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Nephrology

Narasimha R. Boorgu, MD

Works at hospitals in Sheffield, AL · Florence, AL · Muscle Shoals, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Narasimha R. Boorgu, MD is a nephrologist at 422 E Dr Hicks Blvd, Suite A, Florence, AL 35630. Phone: (256) 766-1401. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Narasimha R. Boorgu had 528 Original Medicare patients and 35,610 services. NPI 1043218928. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Narasimha R. Boorgu, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Narasimha R. Boorgu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Narasimha R. Boorgu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Narasimha R. Boorgu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 528 Original Medicare patients and 35,610 services for Narasimha R. Boorgu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Narasimha R. Boorgu's NPI number?
1043218928. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Narasimha R. Boorgu, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients528
Services billed to Medicare35,610
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg (J1756)16,600 services
  2. Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (J0881)2,680 services
  3. Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (Q5106)1,970 services
  4. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)1,204 services
  5. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)1,171 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes61%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%

Hospitals where Narasimha R. Boorgu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Narasimha R. Boorgu at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010019
  • North Alabama Medical CenterFlorence, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010006
  • North Alabama Shoals HospitalMuscle Shoals, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010157

Practice locations

Addresses where Narasimha R. Boorgu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Narasimha R. Boorgu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • N Rao Boorgu MD PC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Florence

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florence, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in N Rao Boorgu MD PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1966 (60 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043218928
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians