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Unclaimed ProfileAbout CHECO
Based in Plainview, NY, Fernando Jose Checo, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Fernando is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. According to Medicare claims data, Fernando cared for 2,634 Medicare patients across 8,541 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
299 |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
90 |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
51 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
33 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
15 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
312 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
192 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
127 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
75 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
52 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 8
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Plainview 4
Same specialty, same city.
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 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Checo's specialty?
Dr. Checo is an orthopedic surgeon in Plainview, NY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Checo?
Dr. 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 Dr. Checo?
The number on file is (516) 681-8822. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Checo's NPI number?
Dr. 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 Dr. Checo's medical education?
Dr. Checo attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Checo been practicing?
Dr. Checo has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Checo known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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
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