Iftikhar Cheema
NPI 1912556077 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Richmond Hill, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Iftikhar Cheema is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Richmond Hill, NY (NPI 1912556077).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912556077
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- F345025-01 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
6 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
3,390 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 2,541 | $70 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 781 | $69 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 68 | $101 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$101 (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 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 130 | 71 |
| Metformin Hcl | 115 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 95 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 72 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 62 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 45 | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$353 across 12 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
- 2019-09-10
- Last updated
- 2026-01-31
- Certified
- 2026-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Iftikhar Cheema's NPI number?
- Iftikhar Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912556077, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Iftikhar Cheema's specialty?
- Iftikhar Cheema is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Iftikhar Cheema located?
- Iftikhar Cheema's practice location on file with NPPES is 11013 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418-2321.
- What is Iftikhar Cheema's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Iftikhar Cheema is (718) 849-3554.
- Does Iftikhar Cheema accept Medicare?
- Iftikhar Cheema is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Iftikhar Cheema's NPI active?
- Yes — Iftikhar Cheema's NPI (1912556077) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.