LAUREN R. VIGNA M.D. – NPI #1336173608
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

LAUREN VIGNA is a physician located in HIGHLAND, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336173608 to LAUREN VIGNA on July 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name LAUREN R MEIERHANS. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Oct 23, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LAUREN VIGNA below.

NPI Profile for
LAUREN R. VIGNA

NPI Number
1336173608
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LAUREN R. VIGNA
Former Name: LAUREN R MEIERHANS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
222 ROUTE 299.
HIGHLAND, NY 12528
Phone: (845) 691-3627 Fax: (845) 691-3641
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for LAUREN VIGNA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNY02151935
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 NY 217325

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE OF UNION UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1997
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LAUREN VIGNA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITAL MARYS AVENUE CAMPUS
      105 MARY'S AVENUE
      KINGSTON, NY 12401
    • VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
      45 READE PLACE
      POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
    • WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
      100 WOODS RD
      VALHALLA, NY 10595

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