# Darren Chester, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/darren-chester-md-1316974959
NPI: 1316974959
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Darren Chester, MD is a family practice based in Sioux City, IA practicing at Physicians Vein Clinics Pc with NPI 1316974959.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Family Practice
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: SANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
- Graduation year: 1995
- NPI: 1316974959 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1316974959))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Physicians Vein Clinics Pc
- Address: 3015 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, IA, 511042407
- Phone: (712) 224-3662
- Group practice size: 7 members

## Insurance accepted (14 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 9 plans
- [BCBS Minnesota](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-minnesota) — 9 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Wellmark BCBS Iowa](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/wellmark-bcbs-iowa) — 2 plans
- [BCBS Michigan](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-michigan) — 1 plan
- [BCBS North Carolina](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-north-carolina) — 1 plan
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Darren Chester, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1316974959).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 1 disclosed payment from medical industry sources totaling approximately $21.

Largest disclosed payer: Medtronic, Inc. ($21 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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