Dr Vincent R Vann Jr, MD, PHD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Edinburg, TX

Dr Vincent R Vann Jr, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Edinburg, Texas. He went to University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Thurmond Eye Associates, P.a. and his current practice location is 2821 Michael Angelo Dr, Suite 305, Edinburg, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 630-2424.

Dr Vincent R Vann Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K6387) 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 1952307209.

Contact Information

Dr Vincent R Vann Jr, MD, PHD
2821 Michael Angelo Dr, Suite 305,
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 630-2424
(956) 630-2484

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vincent R Vann Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location2821 Michael Angelo Dr, Edinburg, 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 Vincent R Vann Jr attended and graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952307209
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/19/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365428802
  • Enrollment ID: I20040625000889

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vincent R Vann Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952307209NPI-NPPES
104512206MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology K6387 (Texas)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist K6387 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Thurmond Eye Associates, P.a.892109722113

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 Vincent R Vann Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThurmond Eye Associates, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629023460
PECOS PAC ID: 8921097221
Enrollment ID: O20040511001132
Entity NameRgv Retina Specialists Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396919270
PECOS PAC ID: 1456421064
Enrollment ID: O20080609000095

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 Vincent R Vann Jr 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 Vincent R Vann Jr, MD, PHD
Po Box 3187,
Mcallen, TX 78502-3187

Ph: (956) 630-2424
Dr Vincent R Vann Jr, MD, PHD
2821 Michael Angelo Dr, Suite 305,
Edinburg, TX 78539

Ph: (956) 630-2424

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