Dr Chau Paulina Vu, DO - Medicare Dermatology in Friendswood, TX

Dr Chau Paulina Vu, DO is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Friendswood, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. Her current practice location is 6 Oaktree St, Friendswood, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 482-3376.

Dr Chau Paulina Vu is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L5945) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1124076252.

Contact Information

Dr Chau Paulina Vu, DO
6 Oaktree St,
Friendswood, TX 77546-4073
(281) 482-3376
(281) 947-8161

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chau Paulina Vu
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience23 Years
Location6 Oaktree St, Friendswood, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Chau Paulina Vu graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124076252
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/10/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416984117
  • Enrollment ID: I20131017000044

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chau Paulina Vu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124076252NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology L5945 (Texas)Primary

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. Dr Chau Paulina Vu allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameFriendswood Dermatology Cosmetic & Skin Cancer Center, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982946075
PECOS PAC ID: 9739313222
Enrollment ID: O20131017000029

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. Dr Chau Paulina Vu 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
Dr Chau Paulina Vu, DO
6 Oaktree St,
Friendswood, TX 77546-4073

Ph: (281) 482-3376
Dr Chau Paulina Vu, DO
6 Oaktree St,
Friendswood, TX 77546-4073

Ph: (281) 482-3376

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Dermatology Doctors in Friendswood, TX


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