Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rafay Cheema, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Fort Smith, AR

  • NPI 1649761917
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
612 S 12Th St
Fort Smith, AR 729014702
(479) 785-2431
fax (479) 785-0732

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 7, 2021
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #E-13571

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649761917. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,270
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$123,468
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 641 310 $73
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 328 315 $105
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 170 169 $159
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 74 53 $110
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 23 11 $190
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 18 18 $74
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 16 16 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 175. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
460
Patients
294
Total drug cost
$30,662
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 54 36 $217
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 46 29 $330
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 44 26 $27,859
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 42 19 $338
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 37 25 $424
Levofloxacin Generic 36 36 $131
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 36 20 $167
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 30 21 $117
Lisinopril Generic 25 14 $138
Prednisone Generic 22 22 $39

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rafay Cheema's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafay Cheema practices Internal Medicine Physician in Fort Smith, AR.
Where does Dr. Rafay Cheema practice?
Dr. Rafay Cheema practices at 612 S 12Th St, Fort Smith, AR 729014702. Office phone: 4797852431.
What is Dr. Rafay Cheema's NPI?
Dr. Rafay Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649761917, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafay Cheema accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafay Cheema accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rafay Cheema commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.