Kenneth Cheloha, MD
NPI 1982616090 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lincoln, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Cheloha, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1982616090).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982616090
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19287 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
8,424 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,122 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 792 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 788 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 695 | $61 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 660 | $10 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 177 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 734 | 150 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 658 | 157 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 615 | 155 |
| Losartan Potassium | 476 | 121 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 349 | 82 |
| Omeprazole | 334 | 83 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$63 across 4 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
- 2006-08-13
- Last updated
- 2021-03-02
- Certified
- 2021-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Cheloha's NPI number?
- Kenneth Cheloha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982616090, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Cheloha's specialty?
- Kenneth Cheloha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Cheloha located?
- Kenneth Cheloha's practice location on file with NPPES is 3901 Pine Lake Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516-5497.
- What is Kenneth Cheloha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Cheloha is (402) 421-3240.
- Does Kenneth Cheloha accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Cheloha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Cheloha's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Cheloha's NPI (1982616090) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.