Dr Lin M Vikner, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Paramus, NJ

Dr Lin M Vikner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Paramus, New Jersey. She went to New York University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice North Jersey Ob Gyn, P.c. and her current practice location is 1 W Ridgewood Ave, Suite 201, Paramus, New Jersey. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (201) 689-9968.

Dr Lin M Vikner is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA064685) 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 1053310151.

Contact Information

Dr Lin M Vikner, MD
1 W Ridgewood Ave, Suite 201,
Paramus, NJ 07652-2359
(201) 689-9968
(201) 689-9978

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lin M Vikner
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience42 Years
Location1 W Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, New Jersey
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 Lin M Vikner attended and graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053310151
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052585239
  • Enrollment ID: I20111128000686

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lin M Vikner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053310151NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 25MA064685 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Valley HospitalRidgewood, NJHospital
Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJHospital
Englewood Hospital And Medical CenterEnglewood, NJHospital
St Joseph's Hospital And Medical CenterPaterson, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Jersey Ob Gyn, P.c.01434943282

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 Lin M Vikner allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNorth Jersey Ob Gyn, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497874804
PECOS PAC ID: 0143494328
Enrollment ID: O20111128000626

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 Lin M Vikner 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 Lin M Vikner, MD
1 W Ridgewood Ave, Suite 201,
Paramus, NJ 07652-2359

Ph: (201) 689-9968
Dr Lin M Vikner, MD
1 W Ridgewood Ave, Suite 201,
Paramus, NJ 07652-2359

Ph: (201) 689-9968

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