Qasim M Cheema, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Qasim M Cheema is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Jackson, MS with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Qasim M Cheema, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Jackson, MS in group practice. A Medical College of Wisconsin graduate since 2006, he brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 89.76/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 21% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in Mississippi
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1860 Chadwick Dr Suite 256, Jackson, MS 39204-3463
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Mississippi, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202389.76/100
Mississippi avg: 77.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MississippiHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83%
Mississippi avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
354
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
401
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,977
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $483k
Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$437 received from industry
31 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Qasim M Cheema's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Medical College of Wisconsin
Board certified · Aug 19, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 2006)
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Qasim M Cheema
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Qasim M Cheema for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Jackson required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Qasim M Cheema
NPI records show Dr. Cheema as active with telehealth listed in Jackson, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (601) 376-1394.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Qasim M Cheema
Practice Location
1860 Chadwick Dr Suite 256, Jackson, MS 39204-3463
Mailing Address
1860 Chadwick Dr Suite 256, Jackson, MS 39204-3463
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