Vijaykumar Surendrakant Patel, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Augusta, GA

Vijaykumar Surendrakant Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Au Medical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 1120 15th Street, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 721-3226.

Vijaykumar Surendrakant Patel is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 055415) 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 1922108976.

Contact Information

Vijaykumar Surendrakant Patel, MD
1120 15th Street,
Augusta, GA 30912
(706) 721-3226
(706) 721-7508



Physician's Profile

Full NameVijaykumar Surendrakant Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location1120 15th Street, 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:
  • Vijaykumar Surendrakant Patel graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922108976
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/09/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547229197
  • Enrollment ID: I20041008000127

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Vijaykumar Surendrakant Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922108976NPI-NPPES
681951152AMedicaidGA
Q00619MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 055415 (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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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Vijaykumar Surendrakant Patel, MD
1499 Walton Way, Ste 1400,
Augusta, GA 30901-2650

Ph: (706) 828-6410
Vijaykumar Surendrakant Patel, MD
1120 15th Street,
Augusta, GA 30912

Ph: (706) 721-3226

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Augusta, GA

Richard Lee, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-8623    
Christopher Ellington, BMBS
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1348 Walton Way Ste 5700, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706-722-8242    Fax: 706-722-8351
John Salvatore Anastasi, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1348 Walton Way Ste 5700, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706-722-8242    Fax: 706-722-8351
Dr. Holland Victor Moore, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 747 Aumond Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
Phone: 706-738-4222    
Michael A Watts, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1348 Walton Way, Suite 5700, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706-722-8242    Fax: 706-722-8351
Timothy J Hunter, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 820 Saint Sebastian Way, Suite 6 - B, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706-722-8242    Fax: 706-722-8351
Dr. William Clifford Kitchens, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1348 Walton Way Ste 5700, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706-722-8242    Fax: 706-722-8351

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