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DR. BALJASH SINGH CHEEMA M.D.
NPI 1427447036
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Chicago, IL

Active since January 20, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 664-3278(312) 695-5774 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 17, 2025, Jun 18, 2019, May 12, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Baljash Singh Cheema M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BALJASH SINGH CHEEMA M.D. (NPI 1427447036) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036145289) and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427447036
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. BALJASH SINGH CHEEMACredential: M.D.
Location Address675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100Chicago, IL 60611-5969
Mailing Address675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-100Chicago, IL 60611-5969 · (312) 664-3278 · Fax (312) 695-5774
Phone(312) 664-3278
Fax(312) 695-5774
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1427447036 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036145289
Definition
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 036145289 (IL)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100, Chicago, IL 60611
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1420 E Superior StChicago, IL 60611 · Phone (312) 695-1920

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

Dr. Baljash Singh 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 ID3577862374
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180612002806
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 10

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.
214 services82 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.
102 services46 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
102 services32 patients
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device 93750
An evaluation of a lower heart chamber assist device is a procedure to check the function of an implanted device aiding your heart's lower chambers. This helps ensure optimal heart function by monitoring the device's performance and your heart's response to it.
68 services22 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
60 services48 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
47 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Palos Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palos Heights, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140062
Location12251 South 80th AvenuePalos Heights, IL 60463 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winfield, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140242
Location25 North Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190 · Du Page County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140281
Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

LAURA JEAN DAVIDSON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 664-3278
ALISON C BATES PA-C
Physician Assistant
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 664-3278
MICHAEL JAMES GABER AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 664-3278
REBEKKAH SOBOLEWSKI
Nurse Practitioner
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-4965
DR. PRIYA FREANEY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-4965
KERRY SHANKLIN FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 664-3278
ANTHONY JACOB SPYCHALSKI APRN, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 664-3278
EMILY KATHERINE BRAKMAN APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 19-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 664-3278

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 Baljash Cheema's NPI number?

The NPI number for Baljash Cheema is 1427447036. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2015.

Where is Baljash Cheema located?

Baljash Cheema practices at 675 N Saint Clair St Ste 19-100, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 664-3278.

What is Baljash Cheema's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Baljash Cheema enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Baljash 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.

Is Baljash Cheema affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Baljash Cheema is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Baljash Cheema was last updated on February 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.