Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nathaniel Kister, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Charleston, WV
- NPI 1629239413
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 83.5 / 100 · 2023
- 18 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3100 Maccorkle Ave Se, Suite 301
Charleston, WV 253041223
(304) 388-5395
fax (304) 388-5398 - Mailing address
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3100 Maccorkle Seave 301
Charleston, WV 253041229
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 21, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- West Virginia #28368
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629239413. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
435
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$178,784
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 62 | 59 | $168 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 55 | 54 | $1,722 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 50 | 50 | $16 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 42 | 42 | $125 | |
33268 |
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 30 | 30 | $125 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 22 | 21 | $91 | |
33519 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | 21 | 21 | $514 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 19 | 19 | $408 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 19 | 19 | $175 | |
32674 |
Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | 18 | 18 | $213 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Charleston Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$516
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kestra Medical Technology Services, INC. | 5 | $203.24 | |
| CVRx, INC. | 1 | $142.85 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 3 | $85.10 | |
| On Target Laboratories, INC | 1 | $84.62 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
197
Patients
178
Total drug cost
$1,536
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 197 | 178 | $1,536 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nathaniel Kister's medical specialty?
Dr. Nathaniel Kister practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Charleston, WV.
Where does Dr. Nathaniel Kister practice?
Dr. Nathaniel Kister practices at 3100 Maccorkle Ave Se, Charleston, WV 253041223. Office phone: 3043885395.
What is Dr. Nathaniel Kister's NPI?
Dr. Nathaniel Kister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629239413, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nathaniel Kister accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nathaniel Kister accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nathaniel Kister commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.