Victorio K O'yek, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Merrillville, IN

Victorio K O'yek, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lake-porter Cardiovascular Pc and his current practice location is 8687 Connecticut, Suite F, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 769-7800.

Victorio K O'yek is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 010-33430) 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 1114012655.

Contact Information

Victorio K O'yek, MD
8687 Connecticut, Suite F,
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-7800
(219) 755-0748



Physician's Profile

Full NameVictorio K O'yek
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience53 Years
Location8687 Connecticut, 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:
  • Victorio K O'yek graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114012655
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850431339
  • Enrollment ID: I20091214000465

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Victorio K O'yek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114012655NPI-NPPES
100349760MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 010-33430 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lake-porter Cardiovascular Pc64068883793

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Entity NameLake-porter Cardiovascular Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972694669
PECOS PAC ID: 6406888379
Enrollment ID: O20050831000730

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Victorio K O'yek, MD
2000 Roosevelt Rd, Ste 101,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-2801

Ph: (219) 769-7800
Victorio K O'yek, MD
8687 Connecticut, Suite F,
Merrillville, IN 46410

Ph: (219) 769-7800

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Merrillville, IN

Thomas K Kalmbach, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8687 Connecticut, Suite F, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-7800    Fax: 219-755-0748
Viroj Juisai, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 210 E 90th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-738-2008    Fax: 219-738-2127
Dr. Benjamin B Tang, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 333 W 89th Ave Ste W2, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 317-671-7460    Fax: 224-235-4652
Kosin Thupvong, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8687 Connecticut St, Suite F, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-7800    Fax: 219-755-0478
Joseph A Venditti Jr., M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8687 Connecticut St, Suite F, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-7800    Fax: 219-755-0748
Pakorn Tara, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8687 Connecticut St, Suite F, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-7800    Fax: 219-755-0748

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