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TUNG VAN VU M.D.
NPI 1174058671
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Mobile, AL

Active since April 22, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1855 SPRING HILL AVE, MOBILE, AL 36607(251) 471-3544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Tung Van Vu M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

TUNG VAN VU M.D. (NPI 1174058671) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.49563) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174058671
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameTUNG VAN VUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1855 SPRING HILL AVEMobile, AL 36607-3592
Mailing Address1855 Spring Hill AveMobile, AL 36607-3592 · (251) 471-3544
Phone(251) 471-3544
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 2024
NPPES CertifiedAugust 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1174058671 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.49563
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1855 SPRING HILL AVE, Mobile, AL 36607
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tung Van Vu M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5294008546
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241022001267
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
17 services17 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
15 services15 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
14 services14 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518
A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36607 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$161.63 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. MATTHEW CURTIS WOODS
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1855 SPRING HILL AVE
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 471-3544
LAUREN MARIE MCMINN CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1855 SPRING HILL AVE
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 471-3544
MICHAEL V DO M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1855 SPRING HILL AVE
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 471-3544
CULLEN MCCARTHY MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1855 SPRING HILL AVE
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 471-3544
MELANIE ROSE MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1855 SPRING HILL AVE
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 471-3544
MARY NELL COLEMAN COOK CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1855 SPRING HILL AVE
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 471-3544
KAREEM HAMDY BEDEIR MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1855 SPRING HILL AVE
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 471-3544
JOHN ROBERTSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
1855 SPRING HILL AVE
MOBILE, AL 36607
Mobile County (251) 435-2400

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tung Vu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tung Vu is 1174058671. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2017.

Where is Tung Vu located?

Tung Vu practices at 1855 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36607. The listed phone number is (251) 471-3544.

What is Tung Vu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Tung Vu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tung Vu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Tung Vu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Tung Vu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tung Vu was last updated on August 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.