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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheema, Internist in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Rafay Cheema, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fort Smith, AR with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cheema is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheema’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheema’s office at (479) 314-5175.
What languages does Dr. Cheema speak?
Dr. Cheema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cheema treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Cheema diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cheema. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Severe Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Cheema perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rafay Cheema may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cheema's office.
Does Dr. Cheema accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (479) 314-5175 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheema accept in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Cheema in Fort Smith, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Custom Plans
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cheema's office located?
Dr. Rafay Cheema's Primary Practice
3501 We Knight Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 314-5175
What is Dr. Cheema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649761917.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheema
What is Dr. Rafay Cheema's specialty?
Dr. Cheema is a Internist near Fort Smith, AR.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Cheema to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rafay Cheema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheema is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Rafay Cheema accepting new patients in Fort Smith, AR?
Yes, Dr. Rafay Cheema is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafay Cheema offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheema's office at (479) 314-5175 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafay Cheema?
Please contact Dr. Cheema's office at (479) 314-5175 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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