GURTEJ CHEEMA M.D. – NPI #1578546578
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

GURTEJ CHEEMA is a physician located in DAVIS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578546578 to GURTEJ CHEEMA on November 22, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Oct 26, 2011. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for GURTEJ CHEEMA below.

NPI Profile for
GURTEJ CHEEMA

NPI Number
1578546578
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GURTEJ CHEEMA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
451 E. HEALTH SCIENCES DRIVE
SUITE 6510
DAVIS, CA 95616-8660
Phone: (530) 752-2884 Fax: (530) 754-6047
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 CA A64500

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
GURTEJ CHEEMA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OROVILLE HOSPITAL
      2767 OLIVE HIGHWAY
      OROVILLE, CA 95966
    • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
      2315 STOCKTON BOULEVARD
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

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