Anahit Cheema, M.D.
NPI 1154577120 · Nephrology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anahit Cheema, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1154577120).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154577120
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2013018204 (MO)
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
17 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
1,977 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 438 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 425 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 282 | $70 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 206 | $79 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 192 | $339 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 362 | 102 |
| Potassium Chloride | 187 | 61 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 172 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 167 | 52 |
| Allopurinol | 166 | 53 |
| Bumetanide | 118 | 34 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 111 | 28 |
| Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)brand: Vitamin D2 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35 across 5 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
- 2008-08-11
- Last updated
- 2016-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anahit Cheema's NPI number?
- Anahit Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154577120, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anahit Cheema's specialty?
- Anahit Cheema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anahit Cheema located?
- Anahit Cheema's practice location on file with NPPES is 11155 Dunn Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63136-6150.
- What is Anahit Cheema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anahit Cheema is (314) 736-6590.
- Does Anahit Cheema accept Medicare?
- Anahit Cheema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anahit Cheema's NPI active?
- Yes — Anahit Cheema's NPI (1154577120) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.