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DR. FAIQA ALAM CHEEMA M.D.
NPI 1740218346
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Hartford, CT

Active since June 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.41/100
CMS Quality Rating
80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD HOSPITAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES, HARTFORD, CT 06102(860) 972-2878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Faiqa Alam Cheema M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FAIQA ALAM CHEEMA M.D. (NPI 1740218346) is an individual infectious disease provider in Hartford, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (050424) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740218346
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. FAIQA ALAM CHEEMACredential: M.D.
Location Address80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD HOSPITAL INFECTIOUS DISEASESHartford, CT 06102-5037
Mailing Address80 Seymour Street, Hartford Hospital Infectious DiseasesHartford, CT 06102-5037 · (860) 972-2878 · Fax (860) 972-2878
Phone(860) 972-2878
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2016
✔ NPI 1740218346 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 050424
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 050424 (CT)
80 SEYMOUR STREET, Hartford, CT 06102
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Other Identifiers 4

Other050424CT · License
Medicare PINP28070108MI
Medicaid1740218346MI
Other70-0-F32947-0MI · Bcbs Cpin #

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. Faiqa Alam 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 ID2062410269
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111228000017
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 6

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.
504 services88 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
71 services57 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.
69 services17 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.
38 services24 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.
32 services26 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
16 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06102 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

86.41/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.99
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.03

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.

JENNY ANN RICE PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD HOSPITAL SURGERY DEPT
HARTFORD, CT 06102
Capitol Planning Region (860) 972-4670
MARY R NOON RD
Dietitian, Registered
80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD HOSPITAL FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
HARTFORD, CT 06102
Capitol Planning Region (860) 545-2604
DR. JASON ZAKKO M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
80 SEYMOUR STREET, CARDIAC SURGERY
HARTFORD, CT 06102
Capitol Planning Region (860) 696-5520
DR. ALFRED HERZOG M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD HOSPITAL
HARTFORD, CT 06102
Capitol Planning Region (860) 545-3501
NATALIA P. BUKSA PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD HOSPITAL MEDICINE DEPT
HARTFORD, CT 06102
Capitol Planning Region (860) 545-5176
KATIE ANN COPPOLA PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE
HARTFORD, CT 06102
Capitol Planning Region (860) 972-0000
AVA DALANI GORNEAULT
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
80 SEYMOUR STREET
HARTFORD, CT 06102
Capitol Planning Region (860) 972-2700
JEFFREY A CANTIN PA-C
Physician Assistant
80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD HOSPITAL SURGERY DEPT
HARTFORD, CT 06102
Capitol Planning Region (860) 545-2840

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 Faiqa Cheema's NPI number?

The NPI number for Faiqa Cheema is 1740218346. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2006.

Where is Faiqa Cheema located?

Faiqa Cheema practices at 80 Seymour Street Hartford Hospital Infectious Diseases, Hartford, CT 06102. The listed phone number is (860) 972-2878.

What is Faiqa Cheema's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Faiqa Cheema enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Faiqa 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Faiqa Cheema was last updated on September 14, 2016. 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.