Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD
251 E Huron St, Galter Suite 3-150, Chicago, IL 60611 • +1-630-555-9193
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1427211317 • CBSA 16980 • Nephrology
Anchored in Chicago, IL 60611, Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD (NPI 1427211317) logged 629 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Chicago percentile), 0.34th IL percentile, -0.79σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Cheema is led by HCPCS 99214 (Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management — 302 annual services, $157–$216 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 90960 (Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight, 138/yr) and CPT 99215 (High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit, 113/yr).
Cash-pay intake data for NPI 1427211317 (251 E Huron St, Galter Suite 3-150, Chicago) indicates $222.00 typical out-of-pocket visit spend against a $222.00 locality benchmark, paired with 10-minute average reception wait and 4.87/5 biomarker openness.
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 20 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2006), Dr. Cheema coordinates 18 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 251 E Huron St, Galter Suite 3-150 (+1-630-555-9193).
Compared against Chicago, IL Nephrology peers
629 annual services across 209 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 302 | 12th | $157 – $216 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 138 | 12th | $315 – $431 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 113 | 12th | $229 – $314 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 75 | 12th | $216 – $296 |
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Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cheema National Provider Identifier | NPI #1427211317 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60611) |
| Dr. Cheema Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (629 CMS svcs; Z -0.786σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chicago, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.74/5 Listening • 4.87/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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