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Unclaimed ProfileAbout CHEIJ
George Nicolas Cheij, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Nashville, TN specializing in ophthalmology. George trained at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, George cared for 710 Medicare patients across 790 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (615) 385-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7135 CHARLOTTE PIKE STE 101
Nashville, TN 37209
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
790 services · 710 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
24 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
212 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
85 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
41 |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
39 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
33 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
32 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
24 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
20 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Cheij's specialty?
Dr. Cheij is an ophthalmology in Nashville, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cheij?
Dr. Cheij is listed at 7135 CHARLOTTE PIKE STE 101, Nashville, TN 37209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cheij?
The number on file is (615) 385-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cheij's NPI number?
Dr. Cheij's National Provider Identifier is 1992875892. 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. Cheij's medical education?
Dr. Cheij attended East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cheij been practicing?
Dr. Cheij has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cheij known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cheij performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, 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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