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Ophthalmology

Drew R. Chronister, MD

Works at hospitals in Philadelphia, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Drew R. Chronister, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2110 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 215, Lancaster, PA 17601. Phone: (717) 299-9232. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Drew R. Chronister had 1,139 Original Medicare patients and 3,687 services. NPI 1811188543. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2110 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 215, Lancaster, PA 17601 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (717) 299‑9232
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Wills Eye Hospital
  • Group practice: Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc (+2 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Drew R. Chronister, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Drew R. Chronister accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Drew R. Chronister accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Drew R. Chronister see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,139 Original Medicare patients and 3,687 services for Drew R. Chronister. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Drew R. Chronister's NPI number?
1811188543. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Drew R. Chronister, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,139
Services billed to Medicare3,687
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)847 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)503 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)422 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)331 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)320 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where Drew R. Chronister works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Drew R. Chronister at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Drew R. Chronister is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Drew R. Chronister as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc147 clinicians in the group
  • Focus Eye Group PC7 clinicians in the group
  • Family Eye Group PC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Lancaster

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lancaster, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811188543
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians