Tariq Cheema, MD
NPI 1134391840 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tariq Cheema, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1134391840).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134391840
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD433361 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
354 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 101 | $207 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 67 | $21 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 34 | $9 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 31 | $12 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 30 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $124 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 60 | 22 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 55 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 14 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 24 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 24 | — |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$98,268 across 66 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-02
- Last updated
- 2023-11-15
- Certified
- 2023-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tariq Cheema's NPI number?
- Tariq Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134391840, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tariq Cheema's specialty?
- Tariq Cheema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tariq Cheema located?
- Tariq Cheema's practice location on file with NPPES is 490 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4771.
- What is Tariq Cheema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tariq Cheema is (412) 322-7202.
- Does Tariq Cheema accept Medicare?
- Tariq Cheema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tariq Cheema's NPI active?
- Yes — Tariq Cheema's NPI (1134391840) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.