Dr Vehniah Kristin Tjong, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Chicago, IL

Dr Vehniah Kristin Tjong, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and her current practice location is 259 E Erie St, 13th Floor, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 695-6800.

Dr Vehniah Kristin Tjong is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.141192) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1003201419.

Contact Information

Dr Vehniah Kristin Tjong, MD
259 E Erie St, 13th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60611-2987
(312) 695-6800
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vehniah Kristin Tjong
GenderFemale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience13 Years
Location259 E Erie St, Chicago, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Vehniah Kristin Tjong graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003201419
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/02/2015
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921393620
  • Enrollment ID: I20160819000589

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vehniah Kristin Tjong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003201419NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 036.141192 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation45875768143255

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Entity NameNorthwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346235314
PECOS PAC ID: 4587576814
Enrollment ID: O20031105000541

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Vehniah Kristin Tjong, MD
259 E Erie St, 13th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60611-2987

Ph: (312) 695-6800
Dr Vehniah Kristin Tjong, MD
259 E Erie St, 13th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60611-2987

Ph: (312) 695-6800

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