Dr Vu K Nguyen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Pasadena, TX

Dr Vu K Nguyen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Pasadena, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5018 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 991-3937.

Dr Vu K Nguyen is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 5744TG) 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 1457354706.

Contact Information

Dr Vu K Nguyen, OD
5018 Fairmont Pkwy,
Pasadena, TX 77505-3726
(281) 991-3937
(281) 991-6836

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Vu K Nguyen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience25 Years
Location5018 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, 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 Vu K Nguyen attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457354706
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/24/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385603448
  • Enrollment ID: I20041005001194

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vu K Nguyen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457354706NPI-NPPES
153673201MedicaidTX
153673202MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 5744TG (Texas)Primary

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 Vu K Nguyen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameUniversity Of Houston System
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861493140
PECOS PAC ID: 6901896356
Enrollment ID: O20041005000564
Provider NameNguyen & Tran, Od, Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972611903
PECOS PAC ID: 1951491398
Enrollment ID: O20071221000224
Provider NameVu Ky Nguyen, Od, Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346804648
PECOS PAC ID: 3779813100
Enrollment ID: O20190926002421

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 Vu K Nguyen 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 Vu K Nguyen, OD
5018 Fairmont Pkwy,
Pasadena, TX 77505-3726

Ph: (281) 991-3937
Dr Vu K Nguyen, OD
5018 Fairmont Pkwy,
Pasadena, TX 77505-3726

Ph: (281) 991-3937

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