Chester B Whitley, MD

Pediatrics

Chester B Whitley is a Pediatrics specialist based in Minneapolis, MN with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(612) 626-6777Minneapolis, MN
Telehealth Available
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Chester B Whitley, MD has practiced pediatrics for 46+ years, working in group practice. A University of Minnesota Medical School graduate since 1980, he brings 46+ years of experience. A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.72/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 18 Pediatrics providers in MNSee all Pediatrics in Minneapolis46+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5148dNPPES updated 2012-04-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

University of Minnesota Physicians 516 Delaware Street Se, Room 4-100, Minneapolis, MN 55455

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

81.72/100

Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

33.2%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-49.6 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

21

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

16

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

205

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4.56M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$18.7k received from industry

26 transactions reported in 2018 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Chester B Whitley's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1980

    University of Minnesota Medical School

  2. 46 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Taxonomy: 208000000X

Education & Training

University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1980)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

720 Washington Ave Se University of Minnesota Physicians, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2924

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pediatrics Care With Chester B Whitley

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Chester B Whitley for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Minneapolis 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 Chester B Whitley

Dr. Whitley is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Minneapolis, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 626-6777.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.

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