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- 3033 Eastway Dr Ste 201, Charlotte, NC 28205
About Dr. Bruce
Based in Charlotte, NC, Joel E. Bruce, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Medicare claims data shows Joel provided 2,072 services to 1,030 patients. The services billed most often include home dialysis services per month (20 years or older), insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and kidney function blood test panel. NPI 1154387199 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
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) 731-6451
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3033 EASTWAY DR STE 201
Charlotte, NC 28205
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
2,072 services · 1,030 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
261 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90966 |
278 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
36 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Kidney function blood test panel | Lab test | 80069 |
209 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
169 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
163 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Total protein level, urine | Lab test | 84156 |
162 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level | Lab test | 83970 |
150 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| 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 |
147 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
94 | As often as other 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 5
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 6
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 1988 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 is Joel E. Bruce's specialty?
Joel E. Bruce 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
Where can I find Joel E. Bruce?
Joel E. Bruce is listed at 3033 Eastway Dr Ste 201, Charlotte, NC 28205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joel E. Bruce?
The number on file is (704) 731-6451. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joel E. Bruce?
Joel E. Bruce's National Provider Identifier is 1154387199. 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
What is Joel E. Bruce's education?
Joel E. Bruce attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joel E. Bruce have?
Joel E. Bruce has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joel E. Bruce known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel E. Bruce performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as home dialysis services per month and hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joel E. Bruce. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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