Najia Cheema, PA-C
NPI 1649322413 · Physician Assistant · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Najia Cheema, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1649322413).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649322413
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 001903 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
513 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 163 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 108 | $135 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 85 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 66 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 307 | 105 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 291 | 104 |
| Prednisone | 190 | 94 |
| Leflunomide | 104 | 31 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 80 | 16 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 65 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$706 across 7 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
- 2007-01-18
- Last updated
- 2012-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Najia Cheema's NPI number?
- Najia Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649322413, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Najia Cheema's specialty?
- Najia Cheema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Najia Cheema located?
- Najia Cheema's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710.
- What is Najia Cheema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Najia Cheema is (919) 684-5537.
- Does Najia Cheema accept Medicare?
- Najia Cheema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Najia Cheema's NPI active?
- Yes — Najia Cheema's NPI (1649322413) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.