FATHEH CHEEMA MD
Prescription History 1508559527
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Flint, MI
What does Dr. Cheema prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cheema wrote 114 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 21 prescriptions for 11 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Cheema prescribes.
Medications 8 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Cheema wrote 21 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (194). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $13.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Cheema wrote 17 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.71 per fill, versus $14.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Cheema wrote 15 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 20% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $5.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Cheema wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 39% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.18 per fill, versus $48.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Cheema wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $700.87 per fill, versus $945.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Cheema wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 24% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $8.74 per fill, versus $13.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Cheema wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $9.11 per fill, versus $16.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Cheema wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 19% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $12.35 per fill, versus $23.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Cheema’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cheema prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cheema's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (21), Buspirone Hcl (17) and Furosemide (15).
How does Dr. Cheema's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cheema prescribes 8 less often than the typical Michigan prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cheema prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Michigan prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
