Bruce Cheson, MD
NPI 1992703862 · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Cheson, MD is a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1992703862).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992703862
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21035 (DC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
801 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 | 190 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 184 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 98 | $10 |
| Enhancing Oncology Model (eom) Monthly Enhanced Oncology Services (meos) Payment for Eom Enhanced ServicesM0010 | 96 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Zanubrutinibbrand: Brukinsa | 30 |
| Ibrutinibbrand: Imbruvica | 26 |
| Acalabrutinib Maleatebrand: Calquence | 25 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32,105 across 33 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
- 2005-07-13
- Last updated
- 2023-01-03
- Certified
- 2023-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Cheson's NPI number?
- Bruce Cheson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992703862, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Cheson's specialty?
- Bruce Cheson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Cheson located?
- Bruce Cheson's practice location on file with NPPES is 6410 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817-1809.
- What is Bruce Cheson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Cheson is (301) 571-0019.
- Does Bruce Cheson accept Medicare?
- Bruce Cheson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Cheson's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Cheson's NPI (1992703862) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.