Michelle N Chesnut, MD

Critical Care Medicine

Internal Medicine

Michelle N Chesnut is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Dallas, TX with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)

(214) 432-1616Dallas, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michelle N Chesnut, MD has practiced internal medicine for 28+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 56 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in Dallas28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4204dNPPES updated 2014-11-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8210 Walnut Hill Ln Suite 314, Dallas, TX 75231-4405

Fax: (214) 432-1617
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

51%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-31.8 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

238

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

159

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,004

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $493k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
Higher than avg (+14%)63%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+42%)62%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+25%)38%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%
Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+9%)27%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — 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 · 1998

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineCritical Care Medicine in DallasAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207RC0200X

Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas (Class of 1998)

Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Michelle N Chesnut

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle N Chesnut for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Dallas 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 Michelle N Chesnut

Dr. Chesnut is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dallas, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (214) 432-1616.

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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