Benita Cheatham, MD
NPI 1518385152 · Anesthesiology Physician · Macon, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benita Cheatham, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Macon, GA (NPI 1518385152).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518385152
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 080965 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
158 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 87 | $63 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 17 | $66 |
| Anesthesia for Fragmenting, Manipulation And/Or Removal of Kidney Stone Including Use of an Endoscope00918 | 15 | $103 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 14 | $110 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 13 | $65 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Eyelid00103 | 12 | $106 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 2041 Georgia Ave NwWashington, DC 20060-0001Phone: (214) 585-1066
- 1364 Clifton Rd NeAtlanta, GA 30322Phone: (214) 713-6735
- 6606 Lbj Fwy Ste 200Dallas, TX 75240-6524Phone: (972) 233-1999
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-01
- Last updated
- 2025-11-10
- Certified
- 2025-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benita Cheatham's NPI number?
- Benita Cheatham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518385152, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benita Cheatham's specialty?
- Benita Cheatham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benita Cheatham located?
- Benita Cheatham's practice location on file with NPPES is 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201-2102.
- What is Benita Cheatham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benita Cheatham is (478) 633-1000.
- Does Benita Cheatham accept Medicare?
- Benita Cheatham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benita Cheatham's NPI active?
- Yes — Benita Cheatham's NPI (1518385152) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.