David Vanderlugt, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Wheatfield, IN

David Vanderlugt, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Wheatfield, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Porter Physician Services Llc, Rci (wrs), Llc. and his current practice location is 3988 W State Road 10, Wheatfield, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 987-3581.

David Vanderlugt is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01038324A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1265467476.

Contact Information

David Vanderlugt, MD
3988 W State Road 10,
Wheatfield, IN 46392-9251
(219) 987-3581
(219) 987-7137

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid Vanderlugt
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience37 Years
Location3988 W State Road 10, Wheatfield, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • David Vanderlugt attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265467476
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/15/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486610342
  • Enrollment ID: I20100809000484

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David Vanderlugt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265467476NPI-NPPES
100086440AMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 01038324A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, INHospital
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, IncRensselaer, INHospital
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital
Pinnacle HospitalCrown point, INHospital
Oak Grove Christian Retirement VillageDemotte, INNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Porter Physician Services Llc185048240791
Rci (wrs), Llc.5092624510312

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. David Vanderlugt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePorter Physician Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508075680
PECOS PAC ID: 1850482407
Enrollment ID: O20070810000409

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. David Vanderlugt is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
David Vanderlugt, MD
2022 Kelle Dr,
Chesterton, IN 46304-8708

Ph: (219) 364-3616
David Vanderlugt, MD
3988 W State Road 10,
Wheatfield, IN 46392-9251

Ph: (219) 987-3581

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