Active NPI 1679568299 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Daniel J Chess , MD

Anesthesiology • Lancaster, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Daniel Chess, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Lancaster, PA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Chess delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 133 E FREDERICK ST.

Dr. Chess is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for retinal surgery, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

133 E Frederick St

Lancaster, PA 176022222

Telephone 7173949821

Fax 7173940175

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Anesthesia Associates Of Lancaster, Ltd. Facility NPI 1780675835

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Temple University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Lancaster, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +11.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.2 Yrs

State Avg: 27.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

57 Specialists

Practicing in Lancaster, PA (2600 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chess (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Lancaster Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	177	172	$329.17	$55.65
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery	31	31	$549.11	$96.24
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	27	26	$467.69	$69.28
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	20	20	$834.88	$146.00
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	17	16	$557.79	$95.59
00140 Anesthesia for procedure on eye	17	16	$502.35	$88.64
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid	14	14	$467.50	$80.13
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	12	12	$237.00	$59.32
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	11	11	$1667.05	$295.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	137	136	$323.81	$57.31
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	26	26	$833.94	$152.85
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$449.17	$71.04
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$416.91	$68.36
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	16	16	$235.00	$60.76
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	16	15	$278.91	$48.93
00140 Anesthesia for procedure on eye	15	15	$469.00	$86.01
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	13	13	$488.65	$81.83
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	12	12	$783.13	$130.72
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	12	12	$901.25	$167.09
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery	12	12	$525.00	$98.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	139	136	$322.93	$59.13
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	32	32	$461.02	$73.92
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	25	$300.00	$29.15
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$406.30	$67.11
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	22	22	$773.18	$143.09
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	17	17	$235.00	$49.48
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	16	14	$321.56	$57.20
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	13	13	$957.12	$171.12
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	12	12	$647.50	$108.61
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	12	12	$468.13	$84.24
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	11	11	$1174.09	$199.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	87	83	$324.66	$59.76
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	36	36	$159.03	$30.90
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	35	35	$1423.50	$163.11
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$668.18	$76.52
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	20	20	$545.80	$52.75
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	16	16	$1575.00	$185.31
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	13	13	$614.46	$63.09
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	13	$488.65	$71.93
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$634.77	$79.51
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	11	11	$2023.64	$167.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	98	97	$342.86	$66.23
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	61	60	$97.00	$32.15
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	43	42	$679.00	$53.97
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	41	40	$1071.77	$154.56
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	20	20	$1304.63	$169.14
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	18	18	$776.00	$65.36
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	16	16	$194.00	$39.71
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$853.13	$86.56
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	11	11	$367.50	$67.35
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$725.45	$70.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	52	51	$330.14	$63.99
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	22	$97.00	$32.31
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	14	14	$679.00	$65.79
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$1365.00	$155.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	92	90	$321.20	$64.49
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	76	76	$97.00	$32.12
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	61	61	$1040.16	$148.68
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	58	58	$690.71	$68.28
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	53	52	$194.00	$38.72
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	26	26	$1153.85	$163.98
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	24	24	$450.00	$84.84
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	19	19	$776.00	$65.77
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	15	15	$1366.67	$252.69
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	13	13	$946.15	$165.77
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	11	11	$750.00	$126.50
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$727.27	$78.37
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery	11	11	$595.45	$122.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	90	87	$326.11	$63.13
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	86	86	$97.00	$31.32
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	63	63	$689.78	$65.61
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	54	54	$994.44	$143.87
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	49	49	$194.00	$37.19
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	27	27	$774.07	$75.66
01400 Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope	27	27	$477.78	$86.59
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	25	25	$776.00	$63.85
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	24	24	$566.67	$83.10
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	20	20	$1225.00	$165.97
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	20	20	$1150.00	$227.15
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	19	19	$389.47	$61.43
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	18	18	$800.00	$77.92
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	15	15	$333.33	$61.10
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	12	12	$1358.33	$193.82
01630 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure at upper arm and shoulder joint including	11	11	$709.09	$128.33

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License PA MD054382L

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LP2900X

State License PA MD054382L

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

001523885 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lancaster General Hospital

2106 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 176012644

Phone: 7175445945

Lancaster General Hospital

2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 176012644

Phone: 7175443197

Lancaster General Hospital

555 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 176022250

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant - Medical

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 08, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 08, 2011

Registered at 133 E FREDERICK ST, LANCASTER, PA 176022222 (Tel: 7173949821)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 08, 2011

Registered at 133 E FREDERICK ST, LANCASTER, PA 176022222 (Tel: 7173949821)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 08, 2011

Recorded as DANIEL CHESS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 08, 2011

Anesthesiology (License #MD054382L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 20, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679568299

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 20, 2005

Last Update: March 08, 2011

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

133 E Frederick St

Lancaster, PA 176022222

Phone: 7173949821

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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