Kenneth John Vega, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Augusta, GA

Kenneth John Vega, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Au Medical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 1120 15th St, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 721-8623.

Kenneth John Vega is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 079942) 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 1962479238.

Contact Information

Kenneth John Vega, MD
1120 15th St,
Augusta, GA 30912-2761
(706) 721-8623
(706) 721-1459



Physician's Profile

Full NameKenneth John Vega
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience36 Years
Location1120 15th St, Augusta, Georgia
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:
  • Kenneth John Vega graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962479238
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406997758
  • Enrollment ID: I20180514002741

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth John Vega such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962479238NPI-NPPES
2604078-00MedicaidFL
1000114763OtherFLRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology ME82094 (Florida)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine ME82094 (Florida)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 56528 (Colorado)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 27368 (Oklahoma)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 079942 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Au Medical CenterAugusta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Au Medical Associates Inc9931013513577

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Entity NameAu Medical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841230620
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013513
Enrollment ID: O20040107000188

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Entity NameWellstar Medical Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558664003
PECOS PAC ID: 6709065402
Enrollment ID: O20110127000374

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kenneth John Vega, MD
1499 Walton Way Ste 1400,
Augusta, GA 30901-2603

Ph: (706) 724-6100
Kenneth John Vega, MD
1120 15th St,
Augusta, GA 30912-2761

Ph: (706) 721-8623

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Augusta, GA

Dr. Bryan Richard Broach, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-8623    
Dr. Kayla Ashley Shahbazian, DO
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-8623    Fax: 706-721-1459
Dr. Harvey Schwartz, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-2273    
Dr. Anam Asif Herekar, MD
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Dr. Robert Allen Price, MD
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Practice Location: 1701 Magnolia Way Ste 101, Augusta, GA 30909
Phone: 706-922-6600    Fax: 706-650-0239
Matthew Kevin Howard, MD
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Practice Location: 818 Saint Sebastian Way, Suite 311, Augusta, GA 30901
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Enoch Busulwa Lule, M.D.
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