Dr. Thomas R Vendegna
Pulmonary Disease in San Luis Obispo, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Thomas R Vendegna, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in San Luis Obispo, California. He attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Twin Cities Community Hospital. Dr. Thomas R Vendegna also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Central Coast Chest Consultants, A Medical Corporation. Dr. Thomas R Vendegna accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (805) 543-4407 to request Dr. Thomas R Vendegna the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Thomas R Vendegna |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
3971584277 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
- Critical Care (Intensivists)
Experience
- Over 34 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Thomas R Vendegna attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1760468599
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, December 22, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Thomas R Vendegna
Medical Licenses
Dr. Thomas R Vendegna has been primarily specialized in Critical Care Medicine for over 34 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
click for detail Critical Care Medicine An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
| G83698 | California |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| G83698 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| San Luis Obispo, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Santa Maria, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| San Luis Obispo, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Templeton, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Central Coast Chest Consultants, A Medical Corporation
| Central Coast Chest Consultants, A Medical Corporation | 8 |
Practice Locations
1428 Phillips Ln
Ste 203
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2551
Phone: (805) 543-4407
Fax: (805) 543-4587
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, October 28, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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