Shashank Cheemalavagu, MD
NPI 1841728573 · Rheumatology Physician · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shashank Cheemalavagu, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1841728573).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841728573
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.146155 (OH)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
92 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 31 | $137 |
| 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 | 25 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 19 | $177 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $90 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$177 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 107 | 36 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 79 | 23 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 63 | 20 |
| Allopurinol | 32 | — |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 28 | — |
| Leflunomide | 28 | — |
| Colchicine | 18 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2215 Fuller RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105-2303Phone: (734) 845-5290
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-25
- Last updated
- 2022-09-11
- Certified
- 2022-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shashank Cheemalavagu's NPI number?
- Shashank Cheemalavagu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841728573, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shashank Cheemalavagu's specialty?
- Shashank Cheemalavagu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shashank Cheemalavagu located?
- Shashank Cheemalavagu's practice location on file with NPPES is Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue/Na-23, Cleveland, OH 44195-2303.
- What is Shashank Cheemalavagu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shashank Cheemalavagu is (216) 444-2200.
- Does Shashank Cheemalavagu accept Medicare?
- Shashank Cheemalavagu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shashank Cheemalavagu's NPI active?
- Yes — Shashank Cheemalavagu's NPI (1841728573) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.