# Praveen Chekka, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/praveen-chekka-md-1669905444
NPI: 1669905444
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Praveen Chekka, MD is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) based in Shreveport, LA with NPI 1669905444.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2017
- NPI: 1669905444 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1669905444))

## Practice and contact

- Address: 1202 Louisiana Ave, Shreveport, LA, 711013910

## Insurance accepted (4 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 4 plans
- [Ambetter](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/ambetter) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Praveen Chekka, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1669905444).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 10 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $819.

Largest disclosed payer: Boston Scientific Corporation ($336 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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