Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
125 Hospital Dr, 
Spruce Pine, NC 

Overview

Andrew Chidester is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Boils, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Folliculitis.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Emergency Medicine in NC

Hospital Affiliations

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Watauga Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Other Locations
Watauga Medical Center
336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC 28607
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew Chidester

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Chidester?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Chidester by calling their office at 828-765-4201. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Andrew Chidester a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Chidester is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Andrew Chidester specialize in?

While Dr. Andrew Chidester is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Boils, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Andrew Chidester accept my insurance?

Dr. Andrew Chidester accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-765-4201 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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