Rafay Cheema, MD
NPI 1649761917 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafay Cheema, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1649761917).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649761917
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- 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 tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,591 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,047 | $72 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 356 | $103 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 144 | $157 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 30 | $45 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 14 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$157 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin | 36 | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 30 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 21 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 19 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 17 | 15 |
| Cefdinir | 17 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-23
- Last updated
- 2021-06-07
- Certified
- 2021-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafay Cheema's NPI number?
- Rafay Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649761917, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafay Cheema's specialty?
- Rafay Cheema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafay Cheema located?
- Rafay Cheema's practice location on file with NPPES is 612 S 12th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901-4702.
- What is Rafay Cheema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafay Cheema is (479) 785-2431.
- Does Rafay Cheema accept Medicare?
- Rafay Cheema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafay Cheema's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafay Cheema's NPI (1649761917) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.