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AMERICARE KIDNEY INSTITUTE LLC
NPI 1013349471
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Westlake, OH

Active since August 07, 2013
805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101, WESTLAKE, OH 44145(216) 228-5500(216) 227-2628 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2026, Mar 6, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Americare Kidney Institute Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

AMERICARE KIDNEY INSTITUTE LLC (NPI 1013349471) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Westlake, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. The organization lists Gayle Nemecek, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013349471
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameAMERICARE KIDNEY INSTITUTE LLC
Location Address805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101Westlake, OH 44145-1461
Mailing Address805 Columbia Rd Ste 109Westlake, OH 44145-1461 · (440) 799-4224 · Fax (440) 292-0225
Phone(216) 228-5500
Fax(216) 227-2628
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGayle NemecekAdministrator · (440) 292-0226
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1013349471 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101, Westlake, OH 44145
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Americare Kidney Institute Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

32

Medicare enrollment records show 32 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Americare Kidney Institute LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Nephrology15
Nurse Practitioner12
Internal Medicine4
Critical Care (Intensivists)1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 32
Saurabh Bansal, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1508172321
805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101
Westlake, OH 44145
(216) 228-5500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Wassim El-Hitti, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1669441580
805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101
Westlake, OH 44145
(216) 228-5500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ashley Pennington, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285294884
805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101
Westlake, OH 44145
(216) 228-5500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anca Vlasie, MD, PHD
Nephrology
NPI 1184931032
805 COLUMBIA RD STE 101
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 292-0226
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Akhilesh Rao, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1467444802
7225 OLD OAK BLVD BLDG B STE 313
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
(440) 243-0574
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.0 mi
Keith Petras, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1215997770
7225 OLD OAK BLVD STE B313
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
(440) 243-0574
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.0 mi
Pushkar Argekar, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1063629657
9050 N CHURCH DR
Parma Heights, OH 44130
(440) 292-0226
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Sara Legeza, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598173106
9050 N CHURCH DR
Parma Heights, OH 44130
(440) 292-0226
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Antonio Ramon Ligon, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1376717751
9050 N CHURCH DR
Parma Heights, OH 44130
(440) 292-0226
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Oluwaseun Opelami, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1407098627
9050 N CHURCH DR
Parma Heights, OH 44130
(440) 292-0226
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Kenneth Rosplock, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1861667644
9050 N CHURCH DR
Parma Heights, OH 44130
(440) 292-0226
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Brandi Tekalec, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023825338
9050 N CHURCH DR
Parma Heights, OH 44130
(440) 292-0226
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Tabitha Ritchey, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1881079788
7380 CONNIE DR
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 666-9025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare30 mi
Darcell Durant, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1932092863
224 W EXCHANGE ST STE 330
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 436-3150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi
Brittany Morrow, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1952017790
224 W EXCHANGE ST STE 330
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 436-3150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi
Vinh Nguyen, M.D
Critical Care (Intensivists)
NPI 1235446709
224 W EXCHANGE ST STE 330
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 436-3150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi
Karlie Sivillo, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295363406
224 W EXCHANGE ST STE 330
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 436-3150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi
Olga Voroshilova, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1447248794
224 W EXCHANGE ST STE 330
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 436-3150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi
Aziz Bakhous, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1164787677
224 W EXCHANGE ST STE 330
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 436-3150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi
Jayaprakash Dasari, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1437381951
224 W EXCHANGE ST 330
Akron, OH 44302
(330) 436-3150
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare34 mi
See all 32 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Americare Kidney Institute LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Americare Kidney Institute LLC is 1013349471. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2013.

Where is Americare Kidney Institute LLC located?

Americare Kidney Institute LLC is located at 805 Columbia Rd Ste 101, Westlake, OH 44145. The listed phone number is (216) 228-5500.

What is Americare Kidney Institute LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Americare Kidney Institute LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Americare Kidney Institute LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Americare Kidney Institute LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 32 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Americare Kidney Institute LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nephrology (15), Nurse Practitioner (12) and Internal Medicine (4). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Americare Kidney Institute LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Americare Kidney Institute LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Americare Kidney Institute LLC was last updated on April 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.