Dr John David Vega, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Atlanta, GA

Dr John David Vega, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Atlanta, Georgia. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Emory Clinic, Inc and his current practice location is 1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Suite A2200, Atlanta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 778-5040.

Dr John David Vega is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 042471) 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 1063501633.

Contact Information

Dr John David Vega, MD
1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Suite A2200,
Atlanta, GA 30322-1013
(404) 778-5040
(404) 778-4346

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John David Vega
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, Georgia
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:
  • Dr John David Vega attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063501633
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668501701
  • Enrollment ID: I20100527000365

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John David Vega such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063501633NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 042471 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Emory University HospitalAtlanta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Emory Clinic, Inc88209014082687

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 John David Vega allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Emory Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396798229
PECOS PAC ID: 8820901408
Enrollment ID: O20031110000503
Entity NameEmory Medical Care Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063452381
PECOS PAC ID: 4981501814
Enrollment ID: O20031217000968

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 John David Vega 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 John David Vega, MD
1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Suite A2200,
Atlanta, GA 30322-1013

Ph: (404) 778-5040
Dr John David Vega, MD
1365 Clifton Rd Ne, Suite A2200,
Atlanta, GA 30322-1013

Ph: (404) 778-5040

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