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- 261 N Woodbridge Ave, Chillicothe, OH 45601
About Dr. Chester
Michael E. Chester, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Chillicothe, OH. Michael trained at Ohio State University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1979. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,370 Medicare patients across 2,747 services. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1780686774.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (740) 773-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
261 N WOODBRIDGE AVE
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,747 services · 1,370 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
1,128 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
265 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
243 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
208 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
194 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
118 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
55 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
43 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
32 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Chillicothe 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Ohio State University - College of Optometry 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Ohio State University - College of Optometry 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael E. Chester's specialty?
Michael E. Chester is an optometrist in Chillicothe, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael E. Chester?
Michael E. Chester is listed at 261 N Woodbridge Ave, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael E. Chester?
The number on file is (740) 773-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael E. Chester's NPI number?
Michael E. Chester's National Provider Identifier is 1780686774. 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
What is Michael E. Chester's education?
Michael E. Chester attended Ohio State University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael E. Chester been practicing?
Michael E. Chester has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael E. Chester known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael E. Chester performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael E. Chester confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael E. Chester. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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