Physician Profile
Zulfiqar Cheema, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cheema
Based in Webster, TX, Zulfiqar Cheema, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under vascular surgery. Zulfiqar graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in 2003. Zulfiqar is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Zulfiqar cared for 869 Medicare patients across 3,337 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. NPI 1831304724 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (346) 333-2770
- Email not available
Practice Locations
600 N KOBAYASHI STE 210
Webster, TX 77598
600 N Kobayashi Ste 110
Webster, TX 77598
5010 Crenshaw Rd Ste 130
Pasadena, TX 77505
600 N Kobayashi Ste 309
Webster, TX 77598
500 N Kobayashi Ste C
Webster, TX 77598
905 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 102
Webster, TX 77598
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Aneurysms
- Groin Artery Bulge
- Knee Artery Aneurysm
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Aortic disease
Artery conditions
- Buerger's Disease
- Pelvic Artery Blockage
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
Blood clots
- Blood Clot in Arm or Leg
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Long-Term Leg Swelling After Clot
Congenital vascular disorders
Dialysis
- Dialysis Access Problems
Digestive & abdominal
- Stomach Pain After Eating From Arteries
Emergencies
- Acute Leg Compartment Syndrome
Foot & toe conditions
- Blue Toe Syndrome
Leg & foot pain
- Leg Cramps When Walking
- Non-Healing Foot Sores From Poor Blood Flow
- Restless legs syndrome
Nerve & vessel compression
- Nutcracker Syndrome
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Skin & vein conditions
- Leg Skin Discoloration From Veins
Vascular malformations
- Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
Vascular tumors
- Carotid Body Tumor
Vein conditions
Vein disease
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Lymphedema
- May-Thurner Syndrome
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Wounds & sores
- Arterial Leg Ulcer
Wounds & ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcer
- Gangrene
- Venous Leg Ulcers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
- Below-Knee Leg Amputation
Aneurysm repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Artery surgery
- Groin Artery Plaque Removal
Blood clot treatments
- Pulmonary Embolism Clot Removal
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Diagnostic procedures
- Temporal Artery Biopsy
Diagnostic tests
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ultrasound Screening
- Vein Mapping Ultrasound
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Fistula Surgery
- Dialysis Graft Placement
- Fistula Repair and Declotting
Emergency surgery
- Fasciotomy for Leg Swelling
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
Nerve surgery
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
- Vascular Malformation Embolization
Vein procedures
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Iliac Vein Stenting
- Pelvic Vein Embolization
- Varicose vein removal
Vein treatments
- Medical Compression Stocking Fitting
- Microfoam Vein Injection
- Vein Glue Closure
Wound care
- Surgical Wound Care
- Toe or Partial Foot Amputation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,337 services · 869 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel | Procedure | 37229 |
33 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37227 |
21 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
21 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of stent in groin artery, initial vessel | Procedure | 37221 |
15 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37233 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37225 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36223 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
86 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image | Imaging | 75716 |
65 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
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 vascular surgeons 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 vascular surgeons in Webster 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Zulfiqar Cheema's specialty?
Zulfiqar Cheema is a vascular surgeon in Webster, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Zulfiqar Cheema?
Zulfiqar Cheema is listed at 600 N Kobayashi Ste 210, Webster, TX 77598. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Zulfiqar Cheema?
The number on file is (346) 333-2770. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Zulfiqar Cheema's NPI number?
Zulfiqar Cheema's National Provider Identifier is 1831304724. 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 Zulfiqar Cheema's education?
Zulfiqar Cheema attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Zulfiqar Cheema been practicing?
Zulfiqar Cheema has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Zulfiqar Cheema known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Zulfiqar Cheema performs procedures including removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel, removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg and insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image; provides treatments such as ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Zulfiqar Cheema confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Zulfiqar Cheema. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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