Farooq Cheema, M.B.,B.S., M.D.
NPI 1730336868 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Webster, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farooq Cheema, M.B.,B.S., M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Webster, TX (NPI 1730336868).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730336868
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.B.,B.S., M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R8331 (TX)
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 tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 779 | 272 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 355 | 72 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 185 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 165 | 73 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 158 | 76 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 136 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$202 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669Phone: (713) 442-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-20
- Last updated
- 2021-06-05
- Certified
- 2021-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farooq Cheema's NPI number?
- Farooq Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730336868, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farooq Cheema's specialty?
- Farooq Cheema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farooq Cheema located?
- Farooq Cheema's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 S Ponds Dr, Webster, TX 77598-1409.
- What is Farooq Cheema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farooq Cheema is (713) 442-4300.
- Does Farooq Cheema accept Medicare?
- Farooq Cheema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farooq Cheema's NPI active?
- Yes — Farooq Cheema's NPI (1730336868) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.