Quick answers
- Does Hira I. Cheema accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hira I. Cheema accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Hira I. Cheema see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 313 Original Medicare patients and 928 services for Hira I. Cheema. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hira I. Cheema's NPI number?
- 1609258938. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Hira I. Cheema, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 313 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 928 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)346 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)289 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)114 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)93 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)25 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Arthritis57%
- Heart failure50%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
Hospitals where Hira I. Cheema works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hira I. Cheema at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Health Medical Center Heber SpringsHeber Springs, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041312
- Baptist Health Medical Center- ConwayConway, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040154
- Ozark HealthClinton, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041313
- St Marys Regional Medical CenterRussellville, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040041
- University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040016
Practice locations
Addresses where Hira I. Cheema is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1555 Exchange Ave, Internal Medicine AssocConway, AR 72032 (501) 851‑4702
- 3333 Springhill DrNorth Little Rock, AR 72117 (501) 851‑7402
- 4301 W Markam StLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 686‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hira I. Cheema as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences1,175 clinicians in the group
- Arkansas Health Group659 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Conway
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Conway, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609258938 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians