Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Longview, TX

Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Longview, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice East Texas Kidney Specialists,pa, Southern Kidney Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 3535 N Fourth St Ste 301, Longview, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 234-9992.

Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N6087) 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 1386814226.

Contact Information

Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij, MD
3535 N Fourth St Ste 301,
Longview, TX 75605-0037
(903) 234-9992
(903) 234-8287



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience26 Years
Location3535 N Fourth St Ste 301, Longview, Texas
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 Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386814226
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/06/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638365547
  • Enrollment ID: I20101117001534

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386814226NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 308639 (Louisiana)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology N6087 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Longview Dialysis CenterLongview, TXDialysis facility
Christus Good Shepherd Medical CenterLongview, TXHospital
Longview Regional Medical CenterLongview, TXHospital
Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LAHospital
East Texas Medical Center - CarthageCarthage, TXHospital
Ut Health East Texas Henderson HospitalHenderson, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East Texas Kidney Specialists,pa69018568066
Southern Kidney Associates Pllc83253821466

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameEast Texas Kidney Specialists,pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184689622
PECOS PAC ID: 6901856806
Enrollment ID: O20050128000103

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij, MD
3535 N Fourth St Ste 301,
Longview, TX 75605-0037

Ph: (903) 234-9992
Dr Rajiv Shamsher Bahadur Vij, MD
3535 N Fourth St Ste 301,
Longview, TX 75605-0037

Ph: (903) 234-9992

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Longview, TX

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Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 903-315-2000    
Dr. Stanislav Weiner, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 703 E Marshall Ave Ste 5008, Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 903-315-4880    
John Odneal, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 903-315-5171    Fax: 903-315-1888
Kayvan Kamali, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 920 Judson Rd, Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 903-236-7020    Fax: 903-236-7093
Yashashree A Vegi, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 903-315-2000    
Dr. Samir V Germanwala, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 709 Hollybrook Dr, Suite 2301, Longview, TX 75605
Phone: 903-757-4691    Fax: 903-757-4875
Monica Mutyala, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 903-315-2000    

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