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AKRO GASTRO, LLC
NPI 1669836847
Clinic/Center - Medical Specialty in Okeechobee, FL

Active since April 13, 2016
201 SW 16TH ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974(863) 824-3347(863) 824-3472 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 6, 2024, Mar 15, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Akro Gastro, Llc NPPES

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

AKRO GASTRO, LLC (NPI 1669836847) is a healthcare organization registered as a medical specialty in Okeechobee, Florida and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. The organization lists Vikram Tarugu, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669836847
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QM2500X
Legal Business NameAKRO GASTRO, LLC
Location Address201 SW 16TH STOkeechobee, FL 34974-6117
Mailing Address201 Sw 16th StOkeechobee, FL 34974-6117 · (863) 824-3347 · Fax (863) 824-3472
Phone(863) 824-3347
Fax(863) 824-3472
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVikram TaruguOwner · (863) 824-3447
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1669836847 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Medical SpecialtyAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QM2500X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME10611
Definition
An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to a specific area of medical specialization. Frequently used for Title V related Children's Specialty services or to meet specific public health needs (e.g., infectious diseases or breast and cervical cancer).
201 SW 16TH ST, Okeechobee, FL 34974
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid112076000FL
OtherPP930FL · Medicare Ptan
Other1669836847FL · Npi For Akro Gastro

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama.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)

Akro Gastro, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Akro Gastro, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Vikram Tarugu, M.D
Gastroenterology
NPI 1427269018
201 SW 16TH ST
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 824-3447
✔ PECOSSame address
Glennon Brown, MD
Anesthesiology
NPI 1780655324
112 SILVER BELL CRES
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 798-6475
✔ PECOS52 mi
Mohammad Abuel Haija, M.D.
Pathology
NPI 1518121888
12432 KELLY SANDS WAY
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(561) 755-0203
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare86 mi
Archi Patel, M.D.
Pathology
NPI 1710368501
18311 HIGHWOODS PRESERVE PKWY UNIT 6413
Tampa, FL 33647
(908) 316-2324
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare113 mi
Martin Austria, MD
Pathology
NPI 1902885999
2100 PREVATT ST
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 308-8903
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare122 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 10D2128320

Akro Gastro, LLC · Okeechobee, FL
Expired · Oct 14, 2026
CLIA Number10D2128320
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 15, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 14, 2026
Laboratory DirectorLiurka V. Lopez
Laboratory Phone(863) 824-3447
Laboratory LocationAkro Gastro, LLC201 SW 16th St, Okeechobee, FL 34974
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Akro Gastro, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akro Gastro, LLC is 1669836847. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2016.

Where is Akro Gastro, LLC located?

Akro Gastro, LLC is located at 201 SW 16th St, Okeechobee, FL 34974. The listed phone number is (863) 824-3347.

What is Akro Gastro, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Medical Specialty, with taxonomy code 261QM2500X.

Is Akro Gastro, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akro Gastro, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Akro Gastro, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Akro Gastro, 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 Pathology (3), Anesthesiology (1) and Gastroenterology (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Akro Gastro, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter of Alabama list Akro Gastro, 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 Akro Gastro, LLC was last updated on September 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.