KY T. VU M.D. – NPI #1801812664
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

KY VU is a hospitalist located in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801812664 to KY VU on July 14, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Aug 26, 2022. 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 KY VU below.

NPI Profile for
KY T. VU

NPI Number
1801812664
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KY T. VU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
17150 EUCLID ST STE 200
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708-4092
Phone: (714) 501-5798 Fax: (714) 908-8120
Mailing address
15642 SUNFLOWER LN
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-2921
Phone: (714) 501-5798 Fax: (714) 908-8120
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 26, 2022

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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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)
CA A73556
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine
CA A73556

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

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
KY VU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FOUNTAIN VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
      17100 EUCLID STREET
      FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
    • MEMORIALCARE ORANGE COAST MEDICAL CENTER
      9920 TALBERT AVENUE
      FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • EXCELLENCE HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY INC
      11760 CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 200
      CHINO, CA 91710
  • NURSING HOME
    • ALTA GARDENS CARE CENTER
      13075 BLACKBIRD STREET
      GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843
    • GARDEN GROVE POST ACUTE
      12882 SHACKELFORD LANE
      GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
    • MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER
      240 HOSPITAL CIRCLE
      WESTMINSTER, CA 92683

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