Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chester Chua, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Yakima, WA

  • NPI 1437293206
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
402 S 12Th Ave
Yakima, WA 989023115
(509) 248-3236
fax (509) 573-3818

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00047575

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437293206. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,280
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$112,796
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 732 259 $79
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 239 224 $115
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 141 85 $119
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 96 48 $49
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 47 47 $81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 14 14 $166
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 11 11 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in Yakima Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 123. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$714
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, INC. 2 $187.54
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $171.68
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $141.00
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $124.99
Sobi, INC 1 $88.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$714

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
236
Patients
222
Total drug cost
$9,413
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 29 28 $156
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 27 24 $318
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 21 19 $366
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 20 19 $197
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 18 18 $147
Potassium Chloride Generic 17 14 $204
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 16 15 $115
Prednisone Generic 15 15 $36
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 14 12 $205
Lisinopril Generic 13 13 $73

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Chester Chua's medical specialty?
Dr. Chester Chua practices Internal Medicine Physician in Yakima, WA.
Where does Dr. Chester Chua practice?
Dr. Chester Chua practices at 402 S 12Th Ave, Yakima, WA 989023115. Office phone: 5092483236.
What is Dr. Chester Chua's NPI?
Dr. Chester Chua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437293206, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chester Chua accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chester Chua accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chester Chua commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.