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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1710927421 MD
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Nephrology Physician in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
232
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Donald Berling, MD filed 232 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Charlotte, North Carolina, prescribing 93% generic.
- 232
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Donald Berling, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
232 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Donald Berling, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Donald Berling, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
232 84% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nephrology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Donald Berling, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3158 FREEDOM DR STE 3101, Charlotte, NC, 28208, with a listed phone of (704) 348-2992. NPI 1710927421 was issued on 06/08/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 232 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710927421 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/08/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Donald Berling, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Metrolina Nephrology Associates PA
Charlotte, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Donald Berling, MD - brand share 7.0%
Nephrology Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 232 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
232
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 448
- Total Day Supply
- 13,241
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.65
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Donald Berling, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydralazine Hcl
Hydralazine Hcl
26 claims
- Torsemide
Torsemide
22 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
15 claims
- Calcitriol
Calcitriol
14 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
12 claims
- Clonidine Hcl
Clonidine Hcl
11 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
11 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydralazine Hcl | 26 |
| Torsemide | 22 |
| Furosemide | 15 |
| Calcitriol | 14 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 11 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Donald Berling, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Donald Berling, MD's 232 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Berling.
Dr. Sosan Abdullah
MD
Morganton, NC
Dr. Tariq Abo-Kamil
MD
Henderson, NC
Dr. Moses Aboagye-Kumi
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Maureen Achuko
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Patricia Adams
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nephrology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donald Berling, MD's specialty? ▼
Donald Berling, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Charlotte, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Donald Berling, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Donald Berling, MD wrote 232 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is Donald Berling, MD located? ▼
Donald Berling, MD is located at 3158 FREEDOM DR STE 3101, Charlotte, NC, 28208. Phone: (704) 348-2992.
What is Donald Berling, MD's NPI number? ▼
Donald Berling, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710927421, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does Donald Berling, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Donald Berling, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Donald Berling, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Donald Berling, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydralazine Hcl, Torsemide, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Donald Berling, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Donald Berling, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 232 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Donald Berling, MD's credentials? ▼
Donald Berling, MD's NPI is 1710927421 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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