Vijay R Lingam, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Port Arthur, TX

Vijay R Lingam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Port Arthur, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Anesthesia Associates Group Pllc and his current practice location is 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 724-7389.

Vijay R Lingam is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K6103) 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 1790882850.

Contact Information

Vijay R Lingam, MD
2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd,
Port Arthur, TX 77640-2007
(409) 724-7389
(409) 853-5110

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVijay R Lingam
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience50 Years
Location2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 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:
  • Vijay R Lingam graduated from medical school in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790882850
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800057910
  • Enrollment ID: I20120417000864

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vijay R Lingam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790882850NPI-NPPES
118186903MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology K6103 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Southeast Texas- St ElizabethBeaumont, TXHospital
Baptist Beaumont HospitalBeaumont, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Anesthesia Associates Group Pllc226479244947

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. Vijay R Lingam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesia Associates Group Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477078202
PECOS PAC ID: 2264792449
Enrollment ID: O20180208000285

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. Vijay R Lingam 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
Vijay R Lingam, MD
Po Box 3084,
Lake Charles, LA 70602-3084

Ph: (337) 436-7560
Vijay R Lingam, MD
2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd,
Port Arthur, TX 77640-2007

Ph: (409) 724-7389

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Port Arthur, TX

Dr. David C Ong, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Phone: 409-724-7389    Fax: 409-853-5110

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