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ASIMA S. CHEEMA M.D
NPI 1144583808
Hospitalist in Ashton, MD

Active since June 18, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18.61/100
CMS Quality Rating
511 GRAND CYPRESS CT, ASHTON, MD 20861(410) 463-3705(410) 438-8778 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2023, Aug 24, 2020, Dec 14, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Asima S. Cheema M.d NPPES

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

ASIMA S. CHEEMA M.D (NPI 1144583808) is an individual hospitalist provider in Ashton, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D79935) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144583808
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameASIMA S. CHEEMACredential: M.D
Location Address511 GRAND CYPRESS CTAshton, MD 20861-8019
Mailing Address511 Grand Cypress CtAshton, MD 20861-8019 · (410) 463-3705 · Fax (410) 438-8778
Phone(410) 463-3705
Fax(410) 438-8778
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2023
✔ NPI 1144583808 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D79935
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License D79935 (MD)
511 GRAND CYPRESS CT, Ashton, MD 20861
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Asima S. Cheema 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 ID42525123
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150819006502, I20191106001975
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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 nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
1,429 services213 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
953 services265 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
326 services269 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
219 services210 patients
Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99315
Nursing facility discharge day management involves organizing your transition from the nursing facility to your home or another facility. This service, taking 30 minutes or less, includes finalizing medical instructions, arranging follow-up care, and answering any questions.
186 services178 patients
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
97 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Frederick Health Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Frederick, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210005
Location400 West Seventh StFrederick, MD 21701 · Frederick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of MD Shore Medical Center At Easton

Acute Care Hospitals · Easton, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210037
Location219 South Washington StreetEaston, MD 21601 · Talbot County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20861 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

18.61/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost62.05

Reported Quality Measures

Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
17%423 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%2,037 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%4,658 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
76%452 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
27%1,052 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 73% · 866 patients
92%866 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
40%1,052 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 3% · 382 patients
13%382 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers15 claims15 services$53.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty E0181
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers46 claims46 services$12.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
5 suppliers84 claims84 services$51.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers36 claims36 services$16.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$4.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for joystick, other control interface or positioning accessory E1028
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$10.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

SHORE HEALTH SERVICES LLC
Internal Medicine
511 GRAND CYPRESS CT
ASHTON, MD 20861
Montgomery County (410) 463-3705

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 Asima Cheema's NPI number?

The NPI number for Asima Cheema is 1144583808. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2012.

Where is Asima Cheema located?

Asima Cheema practices at 511 Grand Cypress Ct, Ashton, MD 20861. The listed phone number is (410) 463-3705.

What is Asima Cheema's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Asima Cheema enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Asima Cheema 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.

What insurance does Asima Cheema accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Asima Cheema as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Asima Cheema affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Asima Cheema is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital and University Of MD Shore Medical Center At Easton.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Asima Cheema was last updated on April 26, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.