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CHRISTINE TIFFANY VU DO
NPI 1598346967
Internal Medicine in Mcallen, TX

Active since April 17, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1801 S 5TH ST STE 120, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 388-2124 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2026, Sep 3, 2024, Jun 20, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Christine Tiffany Vu Do NPPES

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

CHRISTINE TIFFANY VU DO (NPI 1598346967) is an individual internal medicine provider in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (U8153) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Texas Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598346967
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE TIFFANY VUCredential: DO
Location Address1801 S 5TH ST STE 120Mcallen, TX 78503-2919
Mailing Address1801 S 5th St Ste 120Mcallen, TX 78503-2919 · (956) 388-2124
Phone(956) 388-2124
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1598346967 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U8153
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1801 S 5TH ST STE 120, Mcallen, TX 78503
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Christine Tiffany Vu Do 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 ID8123427275
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241004003159
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450119
Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78503 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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

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

MIGUEL ANGEL RODRIGUEZ DO
Surgery
1801 S 5TH ST STE 120
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 631-0393

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 Christine Vu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Vu is 1598346967. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2021.

Where is Christine Vu located?

Christine Vu practices at 1801 S 5th St Ste 120, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 388-2124.

What is Christine Vu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christine Vu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine 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 Christine Vu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Christine 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.

Is Christine Vu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Vu is affiliated with South Texas Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Vu was last updated on August 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.