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
- Primary practice
-
402 S 12Th Ave
Yakima, WA 989023115
(509) 248-3236
fax (509) 573-3818
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.