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DR. MUHAMMAD QASIM CHEEMA M.D.
NPI 1497966329
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Arlington, TX

Active since May 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
21.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
3295 S COOPER ST, SUITE 119, ARLINGTON, TX 76015(817) 557-0099(817) 417-7266 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Muhammad Qasim Cheema M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MUHAMMAD QASIM CHEEMA M.D. (NPI 1497966329) is an individual nephrology provider in Arlington, Texas, licensed in Missouri (2012009045) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497966329
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. MUHAMMAD QASIM CHEEMACredential: M.D.
Location Address3295 S COOPER ST, SUITE 119Arlington, TX 76015-2363
Mailing Address3295 S Cooper St, Suite 119Arlington, TX 76015-2363
Phone(817) 557-0099
Fax(817) 417-7266
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2017
✔ NPI 1497966329 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2012009045
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
3295 S COOPER ST, Arlington, TX 76015
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Qasim Cheema M.d.

Other Identifiers 4

OtherP01095572MO · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid1497966329MO
Medicare PIN135570047MO
Medicare UPIN00966NTX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Muhammad Qasim 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 ID2961650163
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161012002778
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 7

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 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.
211 services66 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
198 services25 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
198 services82 patients
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.
119 services55 patients
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935
Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.
36 services16 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.
35 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450064
Location800 W Randol Mill RdArlington, TX 76012 · Tarrant County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Arlington

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450675
Location3301 Matlock RoadArlington, TX 76015 · Tarrant County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mansfield, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670023
Location2700 E Broad StreetMansfield, TX 76063 · Tarrant County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670071
Location811 Wright StreetArlington, TX 76012 · Tarrant County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76015 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
$129.63 typical visit price
range $56.47 – $171.07
Typical copayment $32.40 (range $14.11 – $42.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.68 typical visit price
range $18.18 – $139.68
Typical copayment $24.92 (range $4.54 – $34.92)
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.

21.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost70.12

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
93%57 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
97%600 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
1%410 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.
10%202 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
16%202 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
31%202 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%202 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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+: 0% · 150 patients
1%150 patients4/55-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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

B RAI MEHTA, MD PA
Specialist
3295 S COOPER ST, 137
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (817) 417-0973
TUAN D NGUYEN DO
Family Medicine
3295 S COOPER ST, #101
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (817) 557-9616
DR. HILLARY HIEN THI TRAN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
3295 S COOPER ST, SUITE 131
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (817) 557-0099
GOPAL H DOSHI MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
3295 S COOPER ST, SUITE 131
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (817) 557-0099
MRS. MEREDITH L LARSEN RD/LD
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Renal)
3295 S COOPER ST, SUITE 131
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (817) 557-0099
BHASKER RAI MEHTA MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
3295 S COOPER ST, SUITE 131
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (817) 557-0099

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 Muhammad Cheema's NPI number?

The NPI number for Muhammad Cheema is 1497966329. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Qasim Cheema M.D..

Where is Muhammad Cheema located?

Muhammad Cheema practices at 3295 S Cooper St Suite 119, Arlington, TX 76015. The listed phone number is (817) 557-0099.

What is Muhammad Cheema's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Muhammad Cheema enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Muhammad 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 Muhammad Cheema accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 7 other insurers list Muhammad 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 Muhammad Cheema affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Muhammad Cheema is affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, Medical City Arlington, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center and Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Muhammad Cheema was last updated on January 30, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.