Hugh Maurice Vangelder, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Tavares, FL

Hugh Maurice Vangelder, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Tavares, Florida. He went to Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University and graduated in 1985 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice West Florida Cardiology Network, Llc and his current practice location is 3310 Waterman Way, Tavares, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 343-1216.

Hugh Maurice Vangelder is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME59091) 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 1982678678.

Contact Information

Hugh Maurice Vangelder, MD
3310 Waterman Way,
Tavares, FL 32778-5250
(352) 343-1216
(352) 343-1582

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Physician's Profile

Full NameHugh Maurice Vangelder
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location3310 Waterman Way, Tavares, Florida
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:
  • Hugh Maurice Vangelder attended and graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982678678
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668371444
  • Enrollment ID: I20100303000245

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Hugh Maurice Vangelder such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982678678NPI-NPPES
1353524OtherFLUNITED
14986OtherFLBCBS
1040683OtherFLCIGNA
240489OtherFLAVMED
134223953OtherFLHUMANA
17791OtherFLWELLCARE
3306362OtherFLAETNA
17791OtherFLSTAYWELL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME59091 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Florida Cardiology Network, Llc872926064175

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. Hugh Maurice Vangelder allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFlorida Hospital Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225034234
PECOS PAC ID: 0749186153
Enrollment ID: O20031208000807
Entity NameWest Florida Cardiology Network, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801198023
PECOS PAC ID: 8729260641
Enrollment ID: O20110314000311

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. Hugh Maurice Vangelder 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
Hugh Maurice Vangelder, MD
3310 Waterman Way,
Tavares, FL 32778-5250

Ph: (352) 343-1216
Hugh Maurice Vangelder, MD
3310 Waterman Way,
Tavares, FL 32778-5250

Ph: (352) 343-1216

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Tavares, FL

Gary S. Allen, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3310 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: 352-343-1216    Fax: 352-343-1582
Terry Paul Olivas, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3310 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: 352-343-1216    Fax: 352-343-1582

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