NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1932156247 MD
Verify on CMS → Lynn Chidester, MD
Urology Physician in Murray, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,606 in Urology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
945
Medicare Part D claims · 365 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$57.91
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Lynn Chidester, MD filed 945 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Urology Physician in Murray, Utah, prescribing 97% generic.
- 945
- Part D claims, 2024
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥74th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Lynn Chidester, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1932156247), first enumerated 05/30/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 945 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$57.91 in reported industry payments (1 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1932156247 · Urology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1932156247
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 14K Urology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 945
- BOOK-THIN 96 in Utah
- PHOTO-ENUM William Wilson · 2006
Lynn Chidester, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
945 ≥ 74th percentile 74% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Lynn Chidester, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Lynn Chidester, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
945 30% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1932156247 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/30/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lynn Chidester, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Ihc Health Services Inc
Riverton, UT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Lynn Chidester, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$58
Largest payer
180 Medical, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Lynn Chidester, MD - brand share 3.0%
Urology Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 945 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
945
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
365
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,038.333
- Total Day Supply
- 54,614
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
- Opioid Claims
- 73 (7.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 149
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 14% female / 86% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 158, 75-84: 142, 85+: 51
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lynn Chidester, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
397 claims
- Finasteride 134
Finasteride
134 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 72
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
72 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 57
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
57 claims
- Oxybutynin Chloride 37
Oxybutynin Chloride
37 claims
- Alfuzosin Hcl Er 34
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
34 claims
- Cephalexin 33
Cephalexin
33 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 28
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 397 |
| Finasteride | 134 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 72 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 57 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 37 |
| Alfuzosin Hcl Er Alfuzosin Hcl | 34 |
| Cephalexin | 33 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 28 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Lynn Chidester, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,606
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,354
Avg Claims per Provider
Lynn Chidester, MD's 945 claims are below the specialty average of 1,354.
Nationwide Urology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Chidester, both outside Utah so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chidester.
One of 96 Urology Physician providers enrolled in Utah, 5 are shown here.
Dr. David Adams
M.D.
St George, UT
Dr. Joseph Armstrong
M.D.
Provo, UT
Dr. Shane Barney
MD
St George, UT
Dr. Mitchell Bassett
MD
Logan, UT
Elizabeth Boyer
PA-C
Murray, UT
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynn Chidester, MD's specialty? ▼
Lynn Chidester, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Murray, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does Lynn Chidester, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Lynn Chidester, MD wrote 945 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 365 beneficiaries.
Where is Lynn Chidester, MD located? ▼
Lynn Chidester, MD is located at 5169 COTTONWOOD ST, Murray, UT, 84107. Phone: (801) 507-3400.
What is Lynn Chidester, MD's NPI number? ▼
Lynn Chidester, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932156247, issued on 05/30/2006.
Does Lynn Chidester, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lynn Chidester, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Lynn Chidester, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lynn Chidester, MD had 73 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,606 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,354 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lynn Chidester, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Lynn Chidester, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lynn Chidester, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Lynn Chidester, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 945 Part D claims and 365 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lynn Chidester, MD's credentials? ▼
Lynn Chidester, MD's NPI is 1932156247 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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