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- 3100 Maccorkle Ave Se, Suite 301, Charleston, WV 25304
About Dr. Kister
Based in Charleston, WV, Nathaniel L. Kister, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Nathaniel graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2008. Medicare claims data shows Nathaniel provided 175 services to 175 patients. The services billed most often include coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft, harvest of vein using an endoscope, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. NPI 1629239413 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (304) 388-5395
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3100 MACCORKLE AVE SE SUITE 301
Charleston, WV 25304
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
175 services · 175 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
42 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
39 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | Procedure | 33518 |
17 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | Procedure | 33519 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
19 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
19 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
14 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
13 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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.
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.
Other thoracic surgery specialists in Charleston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at West Virginia University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 6
Providers in WV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kister specialize in?
Dr. Kister is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Charleston, WV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kister located?
Dr. Kister is listed at 3100 Maccorkle Ave Se Suite 301, Charleston, WV 25304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kister's phone number?
The number on file is (304) 388-5395. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kister?
Dr. Kister's National Provider Identifier is 1629239413. 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. Kister go to medical school?
Dr. Kister attended West Virginia University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kister have?
Dr. Kister has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kister do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kister performs procedures including coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft, harvest of vein using an endoscope and coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kister. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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