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Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

Ohio State University College of Medicine

1975 Guilford Road
Columbus, OH 43221

(614) 869-0139

Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD is affiliated with Central Ohio Primary Care, Mount Carmel Health System and Ohio Health.

Office Locations

Ohio Health

1975 Guilford Road
Columbus, OH 43221

(614) 869-0139

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Central Ohio Primary Care

1975 Guilford Road
Upper Arlington, OH 43221

(614) 869-0139

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625 Africa Road Suite 140
Westerville, OH 43082

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6488 E Main Street Suite 100
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

lab tests

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for ALT (SGPT) test, AST (SGOT) test, complete blood count (CBC), and urine culture that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

preventive care

By Affordability:

lipid profile

liver function tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD performed more preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for lipid profile, and liver function tests (LFTs) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

flu shot

microalbumin urine test

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

A1C test

blood count tests

cholesterol screening

diabetes management

diabetes screening

glycated protein test

metabolic panel

vitamin B12 test

vitamin D test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD performed more blood draw, flu shot, microalbumin urine test, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for A1C test, blood count tests, cholesterol screening, diabetes management, diabetes screening, glycated protein test, metabolic panel, vitamin B12 test, and vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2012 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	85
doctor visit	156
preventive care	26
vaccines	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2013 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	107
doctor visit	187
lab tests	13
preventive care	27
vaccines	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	63

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2014 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	115
doctor visit	212
lab tests	16
preventive care	37
vaccines	37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	83

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2015 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	112
doctor visit	195
preventive care	67
vaccines	67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	140

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2016 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	137
doctor visit	226
preventive care	42
vaccines	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	120
diabetes management	42
doctor visit	200
lab tests	497
preventive care	213
thyroid function tests	25
vaccines	59

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	151
diabetes management	48
doctor visit	212
lab tests	692
preventive care	221
thyroid function tests	36
vaccines	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	185
cardiac procedures	14
diabetes management	55
doctor visit	215
lab tests	758
preventive care	257
thyroid function tests	45
vaccines	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	162
diabetes management	48
doctor visit	184
lab tests	624
preventive care	205
thyroid function tests	56
vaccines	70

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	167
diabetes management	44
doctor visit	187
lab tests	584
preventive care	181
thyroid function tests	49
vaccines	51

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	180
diabetes management	51
doctor visit	209
lab tests	633
musculoskeletal imaging	15
preventive care	192
thyroid function tests	51
vaccines	58
X-rays	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	182
diabetes management	49
doctor visit	210
lab tests	676
preventive care	206
thyroid function tests	44
vaccines	50

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	89

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD in 2023

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Columbus, OH were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	141
cardiac procedures	14
diabetes management	48
doctor visit	199
lab tests	499
musculoskeletal imaging	15
preventive care	139
thyroid function tests	43
vaccines	51
X-rays	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	72

**Age**
75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	3
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed residency at OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Family Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

Residency: OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus

Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Family Medicine

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Central Ohio Primary Care

Mount Carmel Health System

Ohio Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE Standard, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, Aetna, Medicare, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), UnitedHealthcare, MediGold (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant), OhioHealthy, OSU Health Plans, Ohio Health Choice (OHCP), Medical Mutual OhioHealth HMO, Aetna Medicare (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant), UMWA, Meritain, Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO), Trinity Health Plan - Aetna Administered, Mt.Carmel Health Partners Trinity Health Plan and PPO Connect.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE Standard

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

Aetna

Medicare

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Cigna

Anthem

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

UnitedHealthcare

MediGold (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)

OhioHealthy

OSU Health Plans

Ohio Health Choice (OHCP)

Medical Mutual OhioHealth HMO

Aetna Medicare (COPC Senior Health Connect Participant)

UMWA

Meritain

Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)

Trinity Health Plan - Aetna Administered

Mt.Carmel Health Partners Trinity Health Plan

PPO Connect

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-01-28

I have been seeing Dr. Chidester for 5+ years. I always look forward to see her. She is patient and kind. She never rushes me.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kara E. Chidester, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$156 FARXIGA $138	BYDUREON WEEKLY $18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$132 SHINGRIX $118	FLOVENT $13
Exact Sciences Corporation	$60 Cologuard Collection Kit $60
Pfizer Inc.	$55 CHANTIX $30	COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS $14	ELIQUIS $11
Novo Nordisk Inc	$54 Tresiba $11	$42
Other	$224 Repatha $45	NEXPLANON $23	UBRELVY $18	BREATHTEK $17	Aptima $16	Other $105

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$636
Education	$44

Biography

Dr. Kara Chidester is a physician who specializes in family medicine. She is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Chidester trained at OhioHealth - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Dr. Chidester is especially interested in primary care. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Chidester takes. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Chidester include: NCQA Recognition for Excellence in Diabetes Care and Castle Connolly Top Doctor. She is affiliated with Mount Carmel Health System, Dublin Methodist Hospital, and Riverside Methodist Hospital. Central Ohio Primary Care reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Upper Arlington, OH.