Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Longview, TX

Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Longview, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. His current practice location is 103 W Loop 281 Ste 474, Longview, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 781-0455.

Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N6087) 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 1386814226.

Contact Information

Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij, MD
103 W Loop 281 Ste 474,
Longview, TX 75605-4603
(903) 781-0455
(817) 541-7468

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience27 Years
Location103 W Loop 281 Ste 474, Longview, Texas
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 Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386814226
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/06/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638365547
  • Enrollment ID: I20101117001534

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386814226NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 308639 (Louisiana)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology N6087 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Longview Dialysis CenterLongview, TXDialysis facility
Henderson Dialysis CenterHenderson, TXDialysis facility
Trc Kilgore Dialysis CenterKilgore, TXDialysis facility
Harbor Hospice Of Longview LpTyler, TXHospice
Christus Good Shepherd Medical CenterLongview, TXHospital
Longview Regional Medical CenterLongview, 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. Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEast Texas Kidney Specialists,pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184689622
PECOS PAC ID: 6901856806
Enrollment ID: O20050128000103
Entity NameRajiv Vij Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306681077
PECOS PAC ID: 4587100870
Enrollment ID: O20240723002468

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 Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij 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 Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij, MD
103 W Loop 281 Ste 474,
Longview, TX 75605-4603

Ph: (903) 781-0455
Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij, MD
103 W Loop 281 Ste 474,
Longview, TX 75605-4603

Ph: (903) 781-0455

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