Khiem Vu, MD
NPI 1164926077 · Rheumatology Physician · Bedford, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Khiem Vu, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Bedford, TX (NPI 1164926077).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164926077
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U5256 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
246 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 66 | $126 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 63 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 60 | $217 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 57 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$217 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 86 | 34 |
| Prednisone | 79 | 43 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 42 | 16 |
| Meloxicam | 28 | 17 |
| Folic Acid | 23 | 12 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 21 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,513 across 65 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-23
- Last updated
- 2023-08-02
- Certified
- 2023-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Khiem Vu's NPI number?
- Khiem Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164926077, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Khiem Vu's specialty?
- Khiem Vu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Khiem Vu located?
- Khiem Vu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1260 Harwood Rd, Bedford, TX 76021-4244.
- What is Khiem Vu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Khiem Vu is (817) 358-0100.
- Does Khiem Vu accept Medicare?
- Khiem Vu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Khiem Vu's NPI active?
- Yes — Khiem Vu's NPI (1164926077) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.