Zahid Cheema, MD
NPI 1417924507 · Neurology Physician · Oklahoma City, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zahid Cheema, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Oklahoma City, OK (NPI 1417924507).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417924507
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20018 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,925 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 350 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 236 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 167 | $111 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 137 | $28 |
| Injection of Carpal Tunnel20526 | 125 | $72 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 263 | 89 |
| Memantine Hcl | 225 | 69 |
| Levetiracetam | 162 | 46 |
| Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46brand: Gammaked | 126 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 111 | 35 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 96 | — |
| Topiramate | 95 | 31 |
| Donepezil Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,563 across 90 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
- 2006-03-07
- Last updated
- 2020-10-20
- Certified
- 2020-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zahid Cheema's NPI number?
- Zahid Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417924507, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zahid Cheema's specialty?
- Zahid Cheema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zahid Cheema located?
- Zahid Cheema's practice location on file with NPPES is 535 Nw 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73102-1070.
- What is Zahid Cheema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zahid Cheema is (405) 272-6877.
- Does Zahid Cheema accept Medicare?
- Zahid Cheema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zahid Cheema's NPI active?
- Yes — Zahid Cheema's NPI (1417924507) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.