Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Najia Cheema, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1649322413
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2301 Erwin RD, Duke University Medical Center Div. of Emergnecy MED
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 684-5537
Mailing address
Box 3096, Duke University Medical Center Div. of Emergnecy MED
Durham, NC 27705

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 26, 2012
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #0010-00837 · Connecticut #001903

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649322413. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
292
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$31,238
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 103 86 $102
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 70 60 $135
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 60 53 $110
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 59 50 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 121 peers in this city , average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$706
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 3 $272.05
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC 1 $143.16
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 1 $122.43
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $121.00
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $47.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$556
Education
$150

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,191
Patients
368
Total drug cost
$1,158,135
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 264 96 $12,564
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 245 97 $19,262
Prednisone Generic 186 84 $1,778
Leflunomide Generic 140 29 $5,664
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 73 11 $605,420
Allopurinol Generic 57 22 $825
Folic Acid Generic 54 17 $261
Xeljanz Xr (Tofacitinib Citrate) Brand 32 0 $227,077
Colchicine Generic 22 12 $3,968
Sulfasalazine Generic 21 0 $905

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Najia Cheema's medical specialty?
Dr. Najia Cheema practices Physician Assistant in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Najia Cheema practice?
Dr. Najia Cheema practices at 2301 Erwin RD, Durham, NC 27710. Office phone: 9196845537.
What is Dr. Najia Cheema's NPI?
Dr. Najia Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649322413, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Najia Cheema accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Najia Cheema accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Najia Cheema commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.