Vishal Vakani, - Medicare Family Practice in Utica, NY

Vishal Vakani, is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Utica, New York. He graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Mvhs Inc and his current practice location is 2209 Genesee St, Utica, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 801-1149.

Vishal Vakani is licensed to practice in New York (license number 290031) 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 1306257613.

Contact Information

Vishal Vakani,
2209 Genesee St,
Utica, NY 13501-5930
(315) 801-1149
(315) 801-3565

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVishal Vakani
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience11 Years
Location2209 Genesee St, Utica, New York
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:
  • Vishal Vakani graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306257613
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2014
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335364587
  • Enrollment ID: I20170727000125

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vishal Vakani such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306257613NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 290031 (New York)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 290031 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Faxton-st Luke's HealthcareUtica, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mvhs Inc2769380252296

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. Vishal Vakani allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMvhs Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770690737
PECOS PAC ID: 2769380252
Enrollment ID: O20031222000433

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. Vishal Vakani 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
Vishal Vakani,
2209 Genesee St Ofc Room310,
Utica, NY 13501-5930

Ph: (315) 801-3282
Vishal Vakani,
2209 Genesee St,
Utica, NY 13501-5930

Ph: (315) 801-1149

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