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- 422 E Dr Hicks Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
About Dr. Boorgu
Narasimha R. Boorgu, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Florence, AL specializing in nephrology. Narasimha is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Narasimha cared for 5,998 Medicare patients across 34,904 services. The services billed most often include injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg, injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use), and injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units. This provider record is associated with NPI 1043218928.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (256) 766-1401
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
422 E DR HICKS BLVD
Florence, AL 35630
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
- High Blood Pressure Nerve Treatment
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
34,904 services · 5,998 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
1,204 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90970 |
361 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
124 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg | Drug given | J1756 |
16,600 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) | Drug given | J0881 |
2,680 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Billing code | Q5106 |
1,970 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
1,171 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
1,119 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Phosphate level | Lab test | 84100 |
1,101 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Uric acid level, blood | Lab test | 84550 |
1,099 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1966 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 5
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Narasimha R. Boorgu?
Narasimha R. Boorgu is a kidney specialist in Florence, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Narasimha R. Boorgu's address?
Narasimha R. Boorgu is listed at 422 E Dr Hicks Blvd, Florence, AL 35630. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Narasimha R. Boorgu?
The number on file is (256) 766-1401. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Narasimha R. Boorgu's NPI number?
Narasimha R. Boorgu's National Provider Identifier is 1043218928. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Narasimha R. Boorgu train?
Narasimha R. Boorgu attended Other, graduating in 1966. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Narasimha R. Boorgu been practicing?
Narasimha R. Boorgu has 60 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1966, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Narasimha R. Boorgu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Narasimha R. Boorgu performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as dialysis services, per day, less than full month service and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Narasimha R. Boorgu confirmed this information?
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