Rimantas Zalepuga, MD
NPI 1316977499 · Gastroenterology Physician · Bradenton, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rimantas Zalepuga, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Bradenton, FL (NPI 1316977499).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316977499
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME85682 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,328 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 683 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 206 | $132 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 122 | $86 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 77 | $159 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 64 | $103 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 218 | 106 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 148 | 81 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 60 | 60 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 58 | 58 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 54 | 25 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 50 | 49 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26,769 across 66 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-04
- Last updated
- 2021-08-11
- Certified
- 2021-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rimantas Zalepuga's NPI number?
- Rimantas Zalepuga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316977499, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rimantas Zalepuga's specialty?
- Rimantas Zalepuga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rimantas Zalepuga located?
- Rimantas Zalepuga's practice location on file with NPPES is 4502 Cortez Rd W Ste 204, Bradenton, FL 34210-3124.
- What is Rimantas Zalepuga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rimantas Zalepuga is (941) 761-1800.
- Does Rimantas Zalepuga accept Medicare?
- Rimantas Zalepuga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rimantas Zalepuga's NPI active?
- Yes — Rimantas Zalepuga's NPI (1316977499) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.