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Gastroenterology

Spurthi Tarugu, MD

Works at hospitals in Jackson, MS · Mississippi

Summary

Dr. Spurthi Tarugu, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2401 S 31 St, Temple, TX 76508. May accept Medicare assignment. NPI 1740819564. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 2401 S 31 St, Temple, TX 76508 · Directions
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
  • Medical school: graduated 2020 (6 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Spurthi Tarugu, 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 Spurthi Tarugu accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Spurthi Tarugu may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is Spurthi Tarugu's NPI number?
1740819564. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Spurthi Tarugu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Spurthi Tarugu 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Spurthi Tarugu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Temple

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Temple, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2020 (6 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740819564
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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. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians