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- 3158 Freedom Dr Ste 3101, Charlotte, NC 28208
About Dr. Kochar
Guneet S. Kochar, DO is a healthcare provider in Charlotte, NC specializing in nephrology. Guneet is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Guneet cared for 3,036 Medicare patients across 8,977 services. The services billed most often include injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use), insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and kidney function blood test panel. This provider record is associated with NPI 1417376906.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (704) 348-2992
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Practice Locations
3158 FREEDOM DR STE 3101
Charlotte, NC 28208
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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
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
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,977 services · 3,036 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
1,001 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
93 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) | Drug given | J0881 |
2,680 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Kidney function blood test panel | Lab test | 80069 |
878 | More 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 |
757 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Tacrolimus level | Lab test | 80197 |
703 | Too few peers to compare |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
394 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
352 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
295 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Total protein level, urine | Lab test | 84156 |
274 | More often 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 8
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.
Other kidney specialists in Charlotte 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 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 6
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kochar?
Dr. Kochar is a kidney specialist in Charlotte, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kochar's address?
Dr. Kochar is listed at 3158 Freedom Dr Ste 3101, Charlotte, NC 28208. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kochar?
The number on file is (704) 348-2992. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kochar's NPI number?
Dr. Kochar's National Provider Identifier is 1417376906. 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 Dr. Kochar train?
Dr. Kochar attended Other, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kochar been practicing?
Dr. Kochar has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kochar perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kochar performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kochar confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kochar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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