Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Chidester, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Columbus, OH

  • NPI 1124172606
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1975 Guilford RD
Columbus, OH 432214300
(614) 869-0139
fax (614) 869-0140

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 26, 2017
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #35-087266
Medicaid
OH #2750590

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124172606. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,366
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$55,637
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 182 94 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 148 73 $121
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 112 79 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 100 71 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 96 74 $13
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 71 71 $123
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 62 48 $86
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 58 46 $8
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 50 49 $70
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 50 49 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 102 peers in Columbus Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$30
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Exact Sciences Corporation 2 $29.69

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$30

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,138
Patients
371
Total drug cost
$24,305
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 162 50 $1,587
Lisinopril Generic 143 41 $829
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 101 31 $734
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 93 25 $335
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 86 23 $1,042
Meloxicam Generic 73 26 $528
Alendronate Sodium Generic 69 26 $758
Shingrix (Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf) Brand 66 43 $13,422
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 61 21 $1,301
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 59 23 $672

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kara Chidester's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Chidester practices Family Medicine Physician in Columbus, OH.
Where does Dr. Kara Chidester practice?
Dr. Kara Chidester practices at 1975 Guilford RD, Columbus, OH 432214300. Office phone: 6148690139.
What is Dr. Kara Chidester's NPI?
Dr. Kara Chidester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124172606, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Chidester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Chidester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Chidester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.