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Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Utah School of Medicine (1992)

5169 Cottonwood Street Suite 420
Murray, UT 84107

(801) 507-3400

Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD is an urologist in Murray, UT specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD is affiliated with IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC.

Office Locations

5169 Cottonwood Street Suite 420
Murray, UT 84107

(801) 507-3400

(801) 507-3425

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In The News

“Among the advantages to robotic surgery, said Bishoff and fellow urologists Drs. Scott Putman and L. Scott Chidester, is somewhat shorter hospital stays, less blood loss (the "ports" through which...”—"IMC doctors use surgical robot for the first time", Desert News, January 2008

“"It would be absolutely a wonderful thing" if it proves true, said Dr. L. Scott Chidester, a urologist and principal investigator for the study at LDS Hospital, which is the only Utah medical...”—"Prostate research on at LDS Hospital", Desert News, July 2001

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

lab tests

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Utah, Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD performed more cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

ureteral stent placement

In 2023, Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD had a list price for cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, and ureteral stent placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Utah. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

core needle prostate biopsy

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

lithotripsy

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

diagnostic cystoscopy

shock wave lithotripsy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Utah, Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD performed more biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy, diagnostic cystoscopy, lithotripsy (stone fragmentation), prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic cystoscopy, and shock wave lithotripsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	681
foreign body removal	31
lab tests	513
minimally invasive procedures	190
minor procedures	28
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	482

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	689
foreign body removal	42
lab tests	499
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	233
minor procedures	34
stent placement (stenting)	22
urologic procedures	498

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	459
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	511
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	64
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2014 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	733
foreign body removal	45
lab tests	438
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	272
minor procedures	35
stent placement (stenting)	25
urologic procedures	451

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	481
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	69
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
cryotherapy	13
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	758
foreign body removal	27
lab tests	147
laser treatment	13
minimally invasive procedures	223
minor procedures	30
urologic procedures	442

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	896
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	956
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	136
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	714
foreign body removal	44
lab tests	213
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	24
minimally invasive procedures	237
minor procedures	33
stent placement (stenting)	25
urologic procedures	488

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	451
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	63
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	603
foreign body removal	49
lab tests	116
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	227
minor procedures	29
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	410

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	68
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	311
foreign body removal	39
lab tests	57
minimally invasive procedures	234
minor procedures	34
urologic procedures	262

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	40
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, foreign body removal and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
cryotherapy	12
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	385
foreign body removal	70
lab tests	49
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	312
minor procedures	43
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	348

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	48
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, foreign body removal and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	236
foreign body removal	58
lab tests	26
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	15
minimally invasive procedures	227
minor procedures	30
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	241

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	38
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	334
foreign body removal	60
lab tests	140
laser treatment	15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	33
minimally invasive procedures	268
minor procedures	37
stent placement (stenting)	36
urologic procedures	331

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	25
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	374
foreign body removal	55
lab tests	235
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	30
minimally invasive procedures	254
minor procedures	34
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	344

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	36
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated as an urologist in Murray, UT were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and foreign body removal.

ablation	12
catheterization	23
cryotherapy	12
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	528
foreign body removal	47
lab tests	221
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	243
minor procedures	33
stent placement (stenting)	21
urologic procedures	390

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD.

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	415
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	151
85 and over	53
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	212

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1992. He has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine (1992)

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Murray, UT.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-10

It is due to the tremendous efforts of Dr. Chidister and his wonderful staff, modern medicine and God's hand that I am 9 years NED!!!  Thank you for giving me my life back and for your diligent efforts not only to treat me as well as your dedicated efforts to consistently verify that the cancer has not come back and to be prepared to address it if it ever does.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lynn Scott Chidester, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$84 $84
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.	$32 $32
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$29 Vaprisol $14	Caldolor $14
Amgen Inc.	$19 XGEVA $19
Boston Scientific Corporation	$11 OBTRYX II TRANSOBTURATOR MID-URETHRAL SLING SYSTEM $11