Muhammad Cheema, MD
NPI 1588663355 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Bellerose, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Cheema, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Bellerose, NY (NPI 1588663355).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588663355
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20766 (WV)
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
806 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 139 | $39 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 136 | $28 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 136 | $42 |
| Cell Examination of Urine, Manual88120 | 130 | $58 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 97 | $35 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 59 | $29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$319 across 4 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
- 2005-07-14
- Last updated
- 2011-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Cheema's NPI number?
- Muhammad Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588663355, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Cheema's specialty?
- Muhammad Cheema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Cheema located?
- Muhammad Cheema's practice location on file with NPPES is 8248 243rd St, Bellerose, NY 11426-1322.
- What is Muhammad Cheema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Cheema is (631) 944-1245.
- Does Muhammad Cheema accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Cheema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Cheema's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Cheema's NPI (1588663355) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.