Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vikram Tarugu, M.D

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Okeechobee, FL

  • NPI 1427269018
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
201 Sw 16Th St
Okeechobee, FL 349746117
(863) 824-3447
fax (863) 824-3472

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 15, 2023
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME106111
Medicaid
FL #112076000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427269018. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,528
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$485,600
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 883 126 $34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 730 367 $118
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 438 113 $11
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 386 97 $24
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 236 64 $75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 185 185 $156
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 177 150 $73
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 174 85 $32
43255 Control of bleeding of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 171 144 $497
43248 Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 162 139 $103

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 205. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$440
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
PFIZER INC. 10 $171.63
Ardelyx, Inc. 2 $53.78
ABBVIE INC. 2 $46.98
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $42.29
GENZYME CORPORATION 2 $40.02
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $36.78
Lucid Diagnostics Inc. 1 $19.59
Axonics, Inc. 1 $15.72
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 1 $13.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$440

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,078
Patients
489
Total drug cost
$468,062
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 348 138 $2,500
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 129 67 $2,112
Omeprazole Generic 114 46 $1,233
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 99 53 $70,669
Sucralfate Generic 85 48 $3,854
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) Brand 83 39 $2,161
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 32 19 $476
Famotidine Generic 31 13 $1,223
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 31 21 $187
Rabeprazole Sodium Generic 28 17 $715

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vikram Tarugu's medical specialty?
Dr. Vikram Tarugu practices Gastroenterology Physician in Okeechobee, FL.
Where does Dr. Vikram Tarugu practice?
Dr. Vikram Tarugu practices at 201 Sw 16Th St, Okeechobee, FL 349746117. Office phone: 8638243447.
What is Dr. Vikram Tarugu's NPI?
Dr. Vikram Tarugu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427269018, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vikram Tarugu accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Vikram Tarugu does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Vikram Tarugu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (HCPCS 88313). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.