Dr. David Chesnutt, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Chesnutt
Dr. David Chesnutt is an ophthalmology specialist in Goldsboro, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chesnutt performed 2,726 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chesnutt received a total of $300 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 14 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chesnutt is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
518 | $62 | $144 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
457 | $87 | $199 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
267 | $43 | $120 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
251 | $16 | $50 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
249 | $25 | $150 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
142 | $82 | $160 |
| Eye deviation and range of motion exam An examination to measure eye deviation and assess the range of motion of the eyes. |
124 | $45 | $150 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
99 | $77 | $175 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
92 | $23 | $125 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
80 | $101 | $300 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
57 | $27 | $125 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | 53 | $619 | $1,981 |
| Eyelash removal with forceps This procedure involves the manual removal of eyelashes using forceps. It is a mechanical extraction method performed on the eyelid area. |
50 | $15 | $142 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, new patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a new patient. |
44 | $98 | $200 |
| Snip incision of tear duct at inner corner of eye A minor surgical procedure involving a small incision in the tear duct located at the inner corner of the eye. |
40 | $80 | $244 |
| Tear duct plug insertion A procedure to insert a small plug into the tear duct opening to help retain tears on the eye surface. |
37 | $140 | $409 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
23 | $36 | $90 |
| Upper eyelid tendon repair Surgical repair of the tendon in the upper eyelid to restore its function and structure. |
22 | $612 | $2,107 |
| Repair of turning-outward eyelid defect A surgical procedure to correct an eyelid that turns outward. The surgery repairs the defect to restore proper eyelid position and function. |
22 | $510 | $1,250 |
| Tear duct repair by heat, tying, or laser A procedure to repair a tear duct opening using heat, tying, or laser surgery. |
21 | $181 | $492 |
| Eyelid growth removal A procedure to remove a growth from the eyelid. |
19 | $209 | $450 |
| Visual field test, intermediate A test that measures your side vision to check for blind spots or other vision changes. |
19 | $32 | $100 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
18 | $7 | $20 |
| Artery ligation or biopsy near skull A procedure to tie off or take a tissue sample from an artery located on the side of the skull. |
11 | $157 | $500 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
11 | $19 | $50 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
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Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Chesnutt is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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