Jennifer Mika Nishimura, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Albuquerque, NM

Jennifer Mika Nishimura, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice University Of New Mexico Medical Group and her current practice location is 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 272-6901.

Jennifer Mika Nishimura is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number MD2021-0661) 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 1144663782.

Contact Information

Jennifer Mika Nishimura, MD
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2719
(505) 272-6901
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJennifer Mika Nishimura
GenderFemale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience11 Years
Location2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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:
  • Jennifer Mika Nishimura graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144663782
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/16/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335428523
  • Enrollment ID: I20210902002220

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jennifer Mika Nishimura such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144663782NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 303485 (New York)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD2021-0661 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of New Mexico HospitalAlbuquerque, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of New Mexico Medical Group49817952671002

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUnm Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831218627
PECOS PAC ID: 4981795267
Enrollment ID: O20070801000589

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Jennifer Mika Nishimura, MD
1 University Of New Mexico, Msc10-5610,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Ph: (505) 272-6901
Jennifer Mika Nishimura, MD
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne,
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2719

Ph: (505) 272-6901

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Albuquerque, NM

Stuart Pett, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2nd Ambulatory Care Ctr, 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-6901    
Dr. Leah Jane Mckinnon, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 502 Elm St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-841-1000    Fax: 505-843-2592
Dr. Brian D Castlemain, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 502 Elm St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-841-1000    Fax: 505-843-2592
Dr. Dana Alexander Booth, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 502 Elm St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-841-1000    Fax: 505-843-2592
William M. Deane, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 502 Elm St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-841-1000    Fax: 505-843-2931
Jorge Wernly,
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2 Nd Ambulatory Care Ctr, 2211 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-6901    Fax: 505-272-6909

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