Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout CHESTER
Based in Washington, DC, Alexander C Chester, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Alexander graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1973. Medicare claims data shows Alexander provided 3,551 services to 2,981 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (202) 362-4467
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3301 NEW MEXICO AVE NW SUITE 348
Washington, DC 20016
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,551 services · 2,981 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
385 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
248 |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
33 |
| Administration of vaccine | Treatment | 90471 |
29 |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
345 |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
317 |
| Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation | Lab test | 86140 |
274 |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | Lab test | 81001 |
272 |
| Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated | Lab test | 85652 |
266 |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
245 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internal medicines at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other internal medicines in Washington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in DC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Chester specialize in?
Dr. Chester is an internal medicine in Washington, DC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “INTERNAL MEDICINE”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chester located?
Dr. Chester is listed at 3301 NEW MEXICO AVE NW SUITE 348, Washington, DC 20016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chester's phone number?
The number on file is (202) 362-4467. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Chester?
Dr. Chester's National Provider Identifier is 1518989821. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Chester go to medical school?
Dr. Chester attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Chester have?
Dr. Chester has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chester do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chester performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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