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Gastroenterology

Bakht S. Cheema, MD

Works at hospitals in Jacksonville, FL · St. Johns, FL · Wesley Chapel, FL … · Florida, Arkansas

Summary

Bakht S. Cheema, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Jacksonville, FL, St. Johns, FL and Wesley Chapel, FL and other places. NPI 1023451713. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Bakht S. Cheema, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
16Years since medical school (graduated 2010)
MaleGender (as listed)
St Bernards Physician Clinics IncGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Bakht S. Cheema work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Bakht S. Cheema at 5 hospitals: Ascension St Vincent's Southside, Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County, BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and St Bernards Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Bakht S. Cheema see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 8 practice locations, including Jonesboro, AR, Jacksonville, FL and Clearwater, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Bakht S. Cheema's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty.
Does Bakht S. Cheema accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bakht S. Cheema accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Bakht S. Cheema?
(870) 935-1242, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Bakht S. Cheema's NPI number?
1023451713. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Bakht S. Cheema works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bakht S. Cheema at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Bakht S. Cheema is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bakht S. Cheema as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • St Bernards Physician Clinics Inc217 clinicians in the group
  • West Central Gastroenterology LLP84 clinicians in the group
  • Digestive Disease Consultants17 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Jonesboro

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jonesboro, AR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2010
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023451713
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians