Carole Chesin

Specialist

(412) 366-1322Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Carole Chesin practices as part of a group specialist practice in Pittsburgh, PA. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1978), she has been practicing for over 48 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 138 Specialist providers in PASee all Specialist in Pittsburgh48+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1867dNPPES updated 2021-03-25 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9104 Babcock Blvd Suite 6107, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5818

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

77.51/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

72.1%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

84

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

83

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

201

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $34k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-21%)49%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+5%)23%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1978

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. 48 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1978)

Virtual Specialist Care With Carole Chesin

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Carole Chesin for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Pittsburgh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carole Chesin

Dr. Chesin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 366-1322.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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