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2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1144298845 M.D.
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Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician 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 2,087 in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 390 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Thomas Cheyne, M.D. filed 1,146 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Thomas Cheyne, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,146 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Thomas Cheyne, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Thomas Cheyne, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,146 8% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Thomas Cheyne, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3501 WE KNIGHT DR, Fort Smith, AR, 72903, with a listed phone of (479) 709-6700. NPI 1144298845 was issued on 03/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,146 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 390 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,087 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,242 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 | 1144298845 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/09/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Thomas Cheyne, M.D. 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.
Fands Physical Therapy, Inc
Alma, AR
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.
1,146
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
390
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,373
- Total Day Supply
- 36,947
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 31 (2.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 88, 65-74: 177, 75-84: 107, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Cheyne, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
547 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 177
Diclofenac Sodium
177 claims
- Celecoxib 127
Celecoxib
127 claims
- Methylprednisolone 106
Methylprednisolone
106 claims
- Gabapentin 62
Gabapentin
62 claims
- Naproxen 49
Naproxen
49 claims
- Diazepam 22
Diazepam
22 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 16
Tramadol Hcl
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 547 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 177 |
| Celecoxib | 127 |
| Methylprednisolone | 106 |
| Gabapentin | 62 |
| Naproxen | 49 |
| Diazepam | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 16 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Thomas Cheyne, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
2,087
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,242
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Cheyne, M.D.'s 1,146 claims are below the specialty average of 1,242.
Nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cheyne.
Dr. Kyle Arthur
M.D.
Fayetteville, AR
Dr. James Bryan
MD
Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
Dr. Blake Dixon
M.D.
Dover, AR
Dr. Jared Dixon
MD
Benton, AR
Dr. Constance Lents
MD
Rogers, AR
Compare Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Cheyne, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Thomas Cheyne, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Thomas Cheyne, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thomas Cheyne, M.D. wrote 1,146 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 390 beneficiaries.
Where is Thomas Cheyne, M.D. located? ▼
Thomas Cheyne, M.D. is located at 3501 WE KNIGHT DR, Fort Smith, AR, 72903. Phone: (479) 709-6700.
What is Thomas Cheyne, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Thomas Cheyne, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144298845, issued on 03/09/2006.
Does Thomas Cheyne, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Thomas Cheyne, M.D. had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,087 Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,242 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Cheyne, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Cheyne, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Diclofenac Sodium, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Cheyne, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Cheyne, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,146 Part D claims and 390 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Cheyne, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Thomas Cheyne, M.D.'s NPI is 1144298845 with credentials M.D.. 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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