Bogdan Cherascu, MD
NPI 1588653877 · Rheumatology Physician · Cedar Rapids, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bogdan Cherascu, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Cedar Rapids, IA (NPI 1588653877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588653877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 016094 (ME)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
10,678 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 1,125 | $3 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 | 1,117 | $5 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 1,095 | $5 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 1,076 | $8 |
| Liver Enzyme (sgot), Level84450 | 639 | $5 |
| Liver Enzyme (sgpt), Level84460 | 637 | $5 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 495 | 159 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 366 | 116 |
| Allopurinol | 224 | 42 |
| Prednisone | 149 | 82 |
| Methotrexate Sodium/Pfbrand: Methotrexate Sodium | 147 | 36 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 124 | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 120 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-19
- Last updated
- 2020-10-14
- Certified
- 2020-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bogdan Cherascu's NPI number?
- Bogdan Cherascu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588653877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bogdan Cherascu's specialty?
- Bogdan Cherascu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bogdan Cherascu located?
- Bogdan Cherascu's practice location on file with NPPES is 202 10th Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2404.
- What is Bogdan Cherascu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bogdan Cherascu is (319) 398-1546.
- Does Bogdan Cherascu accept Medicare?
- Bogdan Cherascu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bogdan Cherascu's NPI active?
- Yes — Bogdan Cherascu's NPI (1588653877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.