Usman A Cheema, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Usman a Cheema, MD practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Galesburg, IL. With 29+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Galesburg area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3375 N Seminary St, Galesburg, IL 61401-1251
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.97%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
1.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66.7%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
800
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,039
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,852
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.86M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 COPD.
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+47%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
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
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
22 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Usman a Cheema's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
29 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Usman a Cheema
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Usman a Cheema for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Galesburg 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 Usman a Cheema
NPI records show Dr. Cheema as active with telehealth listed in Galesburg, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (309) 343-5583.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Usman a Cheema
Practice Location
3375 N Seminary St, Galesburg, IL 61401-1251
Mailing Address
3375 N Seminary St, Galesburg, IL 61401-1251
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