Dr Vikrant Salaria, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Council Bluffs, IA

Dr Vikrant Salaria, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Amba Consultants Inc and his current practice location is 800 Mercy Dr, Suite 120, Council Bluffs, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (712) 388-2770.

Dr Vikrant Salaria is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 35417) 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 1043211493.

Contact Information

Dr Vikrant Salaria, MD
800 Mercy Dr, Suite 120,
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-3128
(712) 388-2770
(712) 388-2771

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vikrant Salaria
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience31 Years
Location800 Mercy Dr, Council Bluffs, Iowa
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 Vikrant Salaria graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043211493
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214900794
  • Enrollment ID: I20040813000331

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vikrant Salaria such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043211493NPI-NPPES
10025251500MedicaidNE
5441030MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 35417 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NEHospital
Chi Health Mercy Council BluffsCouncil bluffs, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Amba Consultants Inc42846732032

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 Vikrant Salaria allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAmba Consultants Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568417459
PECOS PAC ID: 4284673203
Enrollment ID: O20050428001172

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 Vikrant Salaria 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 Vikrant Salaria, MD
800 Mercy Dr, Suite 120,
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-3128

Ph: (712) 388-2770
Dr Vikrant Salaria, MD
800 Mercy Dr, Suite 120,
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-3128

Ph: (712) 388-2770

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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