Fareed Cheema, M.D.
NPI 1629431101 · Surgery Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fareed Cheema, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1629431101).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629431101
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
95 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 49 | $64 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 18 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $104 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 13 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$128 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 31 | 13 |
| Famotidine | 22 | — |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 21 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 20 | — |
| Ursodiol | 18 | — |
| Topiramate | 18 | — |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,269 across 36 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
- 2016-04-01
- Last updated
- 2023-04-04
- Certified
- 2023-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fareed Cheema's NPI number?
- Fareed Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629431101, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fareed Cheema's specialty?
- Fareed Cheema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fareed Cheema located?
- Fareed Cheema's practice location on file with NPPES is 8714 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209-5204.
- What is Fareed Cheema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fareed Cheema is (718) 630-8600.
- Does Fareed Cheema accept Medicare?
- Fareed Cheema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fareed Cheema's NPI active?
- Yes — Fareed Cheema's NPI (1629431101) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.