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CHESTON CUNHA M.D.
NPI 1023246287
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Providence, RI

Active since June 26, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
164 SUMMIT AVE, FAIN BLDG., SUITE B, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906(401) 793-2928(401) 793-4491 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Cheston Cunha M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHESTON CUNHA M.D. (NPI 1023246287) is an individual infectious disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD14537) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023246287
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameCHESTON CUNHACredential: M.D.
Location Address164 SUMMIT AVE, FAIN BLDG., SUITE BProvidence, RI 02906-2853
Mailing Address17 Virginia Ave, Suite 107Providence, RI 02905-4406
Phone(401) 793-2928
Fax(401) 793-4491
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 2014
✔ NPI 1023246287 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in RI · MD14537
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
164 SUMMIT AVE, Providence, RI 02906
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cheston Cunha M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5698908390
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140505000854, I20220517001994
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Cheston Cunha reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lifespan Physician Group Inc
0.4 mi
Urology
195 COLLYER ST STE 201
Providence, RI 02904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 1,372 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720949803 (401) 272-7799
The Miriam Hospital
1.0 mi
Medical Specialty
180 CORLISS ST STE E1
Providence, RI 02904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275810434 (401) 793-7401
Brown Medicine
3.0 mi
Gastroenterology
235 PLAIN ST STE 201
Providence, RI 02905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 256 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730827767 (401) 861-8830
Sturdy Memorial Hospital Inc
8.9 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
211 PARK ST
Attleboro, MA 02703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 104 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730106162 (508) 236-8110

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
56 services43 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
45 services45 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
41 services41 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
20 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Attleboro, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220008
Location211 Park StreetAttleboro, MA 02703 · Bristol County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

The Miriam Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410012
Location164 Summit AvenueProvidence, RI 02906 · Providence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02906 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.10 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. HALINA KUC-MAZGAJ
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
164 SUMMIT AVE, THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Providence County (401) 793-3902
KARL HERMAN M.D.
Internal Medicine
164 SUMMIT AVE, FAIN BLDG.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Providence County (401) 793-4489
MUHAMMAD BAIG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
164 SUMMIT AVE, FAIN BLDG
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Providence County (401) 793-4489
MS. LEANNE LAPARLE LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Providence County (401) 793-2069
THOMAS FAIRWEATHER CRAIN MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Providence County (401) 793-4630
JAMES ATKINSON MD
Internal Medicine
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Providence County (401) 793-4500
DR. ORIANE DIANA LONGERSTAEY MD
Emergency Medicine
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Providence County (704) 355-3181
JEFFREY M BUROCK MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
164 SUMMIT AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02906
Providence County (401) 793-4500

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Cheston Cunha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheston Cunha is 1023246287. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2009.

Where is Cheston Cunha located?

Cheston Cunha practices at 164 Summit Ave Fain Bldg., Suite B, Providence, RI 02906. The listed phone number is (401) 793-2928.

What is Cheston Cunha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Cheston Cunha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cheston Cunha is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cheston Cunha's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cheston Cunha reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Lifespan Physician Group Inc (Providence, RI), The Miriam Hospital (Providence, RI), Brown Medicine (Providence, RI) and Sturdy Memorial Hospital Inc (Attleboro, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Cheston Cunha's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Cheston Cunha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cheston Cunha is affiliated with Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cheston Cunha was last updated on March 27, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.