Dr Christopher James Vacek, MD - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Omaha, NE

Dr Christopher James Vacek, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Omaha, Nebraska. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is a member of the group practice Alegent Creighton Clinic and his current practice location is 6901 N 72nd St Ste 22905, Omaha, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 572-2340.

Dr Christopher James Vacek is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 32610) 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 1841645694.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher James Vacek, MD
6901 N 72nd St Ste 22905,
Omaha, NE 68122-1709
(402) 572-2340
(402) 572-2632



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher James Vacek
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience8 Years
Location6901 N 72nd St Ste 22905, Omaha, Nebraska
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 Christopher James Vacek attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841645694
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/29/2016
  • Last Update Date: 08/18/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527483205
  • Enrollment ID: I20200729002148

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher James Vacek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841645694NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice S2527 (Texas)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 32610 (Nebraska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Chi Health Bergan MercyOmaha, NEHospital
Chi Health ImmanuelOmaha, NEHospital
Chi Health LakesideOmaha, NEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alegent Creighton Clinic1951210418827

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Entity NameAlegent Creighton Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548287907
PECOS PAC ID: 1951210418
Enrollment ID: O20040407001314

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher James Vacek, MD
6901 N 72nd St Ste 22905,
Omaha, NE 68122-1709

Ph: (402) 572-2340
Dr Christopher James Vacek, MD
6901 N 72nd St Ste 22905,
Omaha, NE 68122-1709

Ph: (402) 572-2340

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctors in Omaha, NE

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 8309 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: 402-397-8891    Fax: 402-397-8892
Andrew S. Lee, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 14863 Ellison Cir, Omaha, NE 68116
Phone: 402-354-4000    
Christopher W. Anderson, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 110 N 175th St Ste 2000, Omaha, NE 68118
Phone: 402-559-8600    Fax: 402-596-4410
Dr. Wesley L. Smeal, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 17021 Lakeside Hills Dr., Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68130
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 12020 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 800-259-0287    
Kristine S. Oleson, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6901 N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68122
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Matthew Gregory Hahn, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2725 S 144th St Ste 212, Omaha, NE 68144
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