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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1649761917 MD
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
728
Medicare Part D claims · 278 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
What the federal data shows
Rafay Cheema, MD filed 728 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
- 728
- Part D claims, 2023
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Rafay Cheema, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
728 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Rafay Cheema, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
728 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
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Rafay Cheema, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 612 S 12TH ST, Fort Smith, AR, 72901, with a listed phone of (479) 785-2431. NPI 1649761917 was issued on 05/23/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 728 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 278 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,274 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1649761917 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/23/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rafay Cheema, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities
Fort Smith, AR
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
728
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
278
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 803
- Total Day Supply
- 18,982
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 126
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.64
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 83, 75-84: 99, 85+: 44
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rafay Cheema, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Furosemide
Furosemide
54 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
46 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
44 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
42 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
37 claims
- Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin
36 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
36 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Furosemide | 54 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 44 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 42 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 37 |
| Levofloxacin | 36 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 36 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 25 |
| Prednisone | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Rafay Cheema, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,274
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider
Rafay Cheema, MD's 728 claims are above the specialty average of 459.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cheema.
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rafay Cheema, MD's specialty? ▼
Rafay Cheema, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rafay Cheema, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rafay Cheema, MD wrote 728 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 278 beneficiaries.
Where is Rafay Cheema, MD located? ▼
Rafay Cheema, MD is located at 612 S 12TH ST, Fort Smith, AR, 72901. Phone: (479) 785-2431.
What is Rafay Cheema, MD's NPI number? ▼
Rafay Cheema, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649761917, issued on 05/23/2018.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,274 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rafay Cheema, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rafay Cheema, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rafay Cheema, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Rafay Cheema, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 728 Part D claims and 278 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rafay Cheema, MD's credentials? ▼
Rafay Cheema, MD's NPI is 1649761917 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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