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- 651 Old Country Rd, Suite 200, Plainview, NY 11803
About Dr. Checo
Based in Plainview, NY, Fernando J. Checo, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery of the spine. According to Medicare claims data, Fernando cared for 2,634 Medicare patients across 8,541 services. The services billed most often include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg. NPI 1942489950 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (516) 681-8822
- Email not available
Practice Locations
651 OLD COUNTRY RD SUITE 200
Plainview, NY 11803
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,541 services · 2,634 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
299 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
90 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
51 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
33 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
312 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
192 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
127 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
75 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
52 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgery of the spines at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Fernando J. Checo's specialty?
Fernando J. Checo is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Plainview, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Fernando J. Checo?
Fernando J. Checo is listed at 651 Old Country Rd Suite 200, Plainview, NY 11803. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Fernando J. Checo?
The number on file is (516) 681-8822. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Fernando J. Checo's NPI number?
Fernando J. Checo's National Provider Identifier is 1942489950. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Fernando J. Checo's education?
Fernando J. Checo attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Fernando J. Checo been practicing?
Fernando J. Checo has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Fernando J. Checo known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Fernando J. Checo performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles and fusion of additional segment of spine; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Fernando J. Checo confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Fernando J. Checo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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