Vatche Tchekmedyian, M.D.
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Vatche Tchekmedyian is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in South Portland, ME with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HEMATOLOGY
Vatche Tchekmedyian, M.D. practices as part of a group medical oncology internal medicine specialist practice in South Portland, ME. He has been practicing since 2011 — over 15 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.07/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2467dNPPES updated 2019-08-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
265 Western Ave Ste 2, South Portland, ME 04106-2458
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202398.07/100
Maine avg: 93.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better11.82%
Maine avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
11.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
78
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
220
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $193k
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
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 Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ 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.
$1.0k received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Vatche Tchekmedyian's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
15 years in practice
Experienced
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Mailing address
95 Park Dr Apt. #14, Boston, MA 02215-5255
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Vatche Tchekmedyian
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vatche Tchekmedyian for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to South Portland 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 Vatche Tchekmedyian
Dr. Tchekmedyian is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in South Portland, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 661-0200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vatche Tchekmedyian
Practice Location
265 Western Ave Ste 2, South Portland, ME 04106-2458
Mailing Address
95 Park Dr Apt. #14, Boston, MA 02215-5255
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