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DR. JOEL CHEONG M.D.
NPI 1255309159
Internal Medicine in Fort Smith, AR

Active since March 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1500 DODSON AVE, VA FT SMITH CBOC, FORT SMITH, AR 72901(479) 709-6850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Joel Cheong M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOEL CHEONG M.D. (NPI 1255309159) is an individual internal medicine provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Oklahoma (21292) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255309159
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL CHEONGCredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 DODSON AVE, VA FT SMITH CBOCFort Smith, AR 72901-5182
Mailing Address1500 Dodson Ave, Va Ft Smith CbocFort Smith, AR 72901-5182 · (479) 709-6850
Phone(479) 709-6850
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 2009
✔ NPI 1255309159 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in OK · 21292
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1500 DODSON AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid100009860AOK
Medicare UPING27050OK

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joel Cheong M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72901 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$197.69 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 20

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

MRS. ATHENA FRANGOS-PASLEY APN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1500 DODSON AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Sebastian County (479) 709-6850
ROBERT C PARRIS MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1500 DODSON AVE, STE 60
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Sebastian County (479) 709-7325
SPARKS MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1500 DODSON AVE, STE 180
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Sebastian County (479) 573-7870
SPARKS MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1500 DODSON AVE, STE 65
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Sebastian County (479) 441-5475
GARY R. HIGHFILL MD
Otolaryngology
1500 DODSON AVE, STE 260
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Sebastian County (479) 573-7985
BRANDI E GUTHREY MD
Family Medicine
1500 DODSON AVE, STE 195
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Sebastian County (479) 573-7910
FT SMITH HMA PBC MANAGEMENT, LLC
Family Medicine
1500 DODSON AVE, SUITE 125
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Sebastian County (479) 573-7960
FT SMITH HMA PHYSICIAN MANAGEMENT, LLC
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
1500 DODSON AVE, SUITE 285
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Sebastian County (479) 573-7970

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 Joel Cheong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Cheong is 1255309159. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2006.

Where is Joel Cheong located?

Joel Cheong practices at 1500 Dodson Ave VA Ft Smith Cboc, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The listed phone number is (479) 709-6850.

What is Joel Cheong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joel Cheong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Cheong is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Cheong was last updated on January 27, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.