Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vinod Thakkar, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Sebring, FL

  • NPI 1497717185
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3581 S Highlands Ave
Sebring, FL 338705410
(863) 385-5129
fax (863) 385-7162

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 24, 2009
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME0035654
Medicaid
FL #038565400

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497717185. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
597
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$65,462
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 312 249 $123
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 108 108 $164
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay 80 35 $16
76700 Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 49 49 $113
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 29 29 $81
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 19 17 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$416
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $144.85
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $136.06
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation 1 $52.86
Axonics, Inc. 1 $24.80
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc. 1 $24.68
VIVUS LLC 1 $17.03
PFIZER INC. 1 $15.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$416

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
935
Patients
392
Total drug cost
$43,919
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 203 103 $2,927
Famotidine Generic 109 48 $1,737
Omeprazole Generic 84 38 $1,257
Metronidazole Generic 74 63 $502
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 55 41 $1,004
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 55 0 $29,234
Furosemide Generic 47 12 $229
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 42 0 $747
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 40 40 $649
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 40 0 $543

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vinod Thakkar's medical specialty?
Dr. Vinod Thakkar practices Gastroenterology Physician in Sebring, FL.
Where does Dr. Vinod Thakkar practice?
Dr. Vinod Thakkar practices at 3581 S Highlands Ave, Sebring, FL 338705410. Office phone: 8633855129.
What is Dr. Vinod Thakkar's NPI?
Dr. Vinod Thakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497717185, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vinod Thakkar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vinod Thakkar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vinod Thakkar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay (HCPCS 82274). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.