Dr Vikash Kumar Sinha, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Merrillville, IN

Dr Vikash Kumar Sinha, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Kidney Care Center Merrillville Llc and his current practice location is 200 E 80th Pl Unit 2, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 472-0379.

Dr Vikash Kumar Sinha is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01074975A) 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 1740628726.

Contact Information

Dr Vikash Kumar Sinha, MD
200 E 80th Pl Unit 2,
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 472-0379
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vikash Kumar Sinha
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience17 Years
Location200 E 80th Pl Unit 2, Merrillville, Indiana
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 Vikash Kumar Sinha graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740628726
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2013
  • Last Update Date: 09/15/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921319989
  • Enrollment ID: I20151023000397

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vikash Kumar Sinha such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740628726NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 036132987 (Illinois)Secondary
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 01074975A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital
Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, ILHospital
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kidney Care Center Merrillville Llc35778720434

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameKidney Care Center Merrillville Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417336207
PECOS PAC ID: 3577872043
Enrollment ID: O20151023000235

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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 Vikash Kumar Sinha 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 Vikash Kumar Sinha, MD
Po Box 3877,
Joliet, IL 60434-3877

Ph: (815) 741-6830
Dr Vikash Kumar Sinha, MD
200 E 80th Pl Unit 2,
Merrillville, IN 46410

Ph: (219) 472-0379

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Merrillville, IN

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Practice Location: 5490 Broadway Ste 106, Merrillville, IN 46410
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