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Dr. Akkaraju V.S. Sarma, M.D.,
Nephrology Physician in Douglas, GA · enumerated 2005.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1871579300
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Akkaraju V.S. Sarma
Credential M.D.,
Sex Male
Practice address 1309 Ocilla Rd, Suite A, Douglas, GA, 31533
Phone (912) 384-2252
Fax (912) 384-8888
Enumeration date Dec 16, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Aug 29, 2016
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85001553G | Other | GA | GA BETTER HEALTH CARE |
| 000257463J | Medicaid | GA | - |
| 024487 | Other | GA | STATE LICENSE NUMBER |
| 00257463A | Medicaid | GA | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Akkaraju Sarma?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Akkaraju Sarma is 1871579300, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Akkaraju Sarma practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Douglas, GA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Other providers at this practice address
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