Dr Vijay Kumar, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Bloomington, IL

Dr Vijay Kumar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Bloomington, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Osf Multi-specialty Group and his current practice location is 1701 E College Ave, Bloomington, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (309) 664-3800.

Dr Vijay Kumar is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301089181) 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 1992858617.

Contact Information

Dr Vijay Kumar, MD
1701 E College Ave,
Bloomington, IL 61704-2100
(309) 664-3800
(309) 664-3461



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vijay Kumar
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience28 Years
Location1701 E College Ave, Bloomington, Illinois
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 Vijay Kumar graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992858617
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123123353
  • Enrollment ID: I20110325000625

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vijay Kumar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992858617NPI-NPPES
381870664OtherMITAX ID
7820867OtherAETNA
700G360210OtherBCBSM GROUP PIN
VK089181OtherMILICENSE
1992858617MedicaidMI
1000104OtherMIHEALTHPLUS OF MICHIGAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 4301089181 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Medical CenterBloomington, ILHospital
Saint James HospitalPontiac, ILHospital
Ottawa Regional Hospital Dba Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl CtrOttawa, ILHospital
Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Osf Multi-specialty Group36788897891543

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Vijay Kumar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOsf Multi-specialty Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922445527
PECOS PAC ID: 3678889789
Enrollment ID: O20150904000279

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Vijay Kumar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Vijay Kumar, MD
1701 E College Ave,
Bloomington, IL 61704-2100

Ph: (309) 664-3800
Dr Vijay Kumar, MD
1701 E College Ave,
Bloomington, IL 61704-2100

Ph: (309) 664-3800

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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1505 Eastland Dr, Suite 320, Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309-661-2368    
Kumarpal Shrishrimal, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1302 Franklin Ave, Ste 3000, Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309-676-8123    Fax: 309-676-8455
Robert Bruha, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1404 Eastland Dr Ste 103, Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309-676-8123    Fax: 309-676-8455
Kenneth H. Inoue,
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1505 Eastland Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309-661-2368    Fax: 309-662-9709
Paul Pedersen,
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1701 E College Ave, Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-664-3120    Fax: 309-663-5742
Rajeev Varma, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1505 Eastland Dr Ste 320, Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309-661-2368    Fax: 309-662-9709
Nasiruddin Khokhar, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1404 Eastland Dr Ste 103, Bloomington, IL 61701
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