Bryan Johannes Vekovius, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Shreveport, LA

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Bryan Johannes Vekovius, MD is a medicare enrolled "Specialist" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 375-3733.

Bryan Johannes Vekovius is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number L023263) 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 1285674820.

Contact Information

Bryan Johannes Vekovius, MD
450 Ashley Ridge Blvd,
Shreveport, LA 71106-7228
(318) 375-3733
(318) 675-3734

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBryan Johannes Vekovius
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, Louisiana
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:
  • Bryan Johannes Vekovius attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285674820
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618930256
  • Enrollment ID: I20101208000707

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bryan Johannes Vekovius such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285674820NPI-NPPES
154644202OtherTXTEXAS MEDICAID
170085727OtherLAGROUP NPI #
0238TUOtherTXBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
1495867MedicaidLA
180044593OtherLARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0109XOphthalmology - Neuro-ophthalmology L023263 (Louisiana)Secondary
207WX0200XOphthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery L023263 (Louisiana)Secondary
174400000XSpecialist L023263 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LAHospital
Christus Health Shreveport - BossierShreveport, LAHospital
Christus St Michael Health SystemTexarkana, TXHospital

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. Bryan Johannes Vekovius allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417992249
PECOS PAC ID: 6103730908
Enrollment ID: O20031208000275
Entity NameBryan Vekovius Md Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700085727
PECOS PAC ID: 7113090325
Enrollment ID: O20080722000237
Entity NameLsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013374222
PECOS PAC ID: 4082902721
Enrollment ID: O20161012000307

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. Bryan Johannes Vekovius 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
Bryan Johannes Vekovius, MD
450 Ashley Ridge Blvd,
Shreveport, LA 71106-7228

Ph: (318) 675-3733		Bryan Johannes Vekovius, MD
450 Ashley Ridge Blvd,
Shreveport, LA 71106-7228

Ph: (318) 375-3733

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