Quick answers
- Does Guneet S. Kochar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Guneet S. Kochar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Guneet S. Kochar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 522 Original Medicare patients and 9,311 services for Guneet S. Kochar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Guneet S. Kochar's NPI number?
- 1417376906. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Guneet S. Kochar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 522 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,311 |
| Different services or procedures | 66 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (J0881)2,680 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)1,001 services
- Kidney function blood test panel (80069)878 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)757 services
- Tacrolimus level (80197)703 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Diabetes53%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Arthritis31%
Hospitals where Guneet S. Kochar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Guneet S. Kochar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Atrium Health PinevilleCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340098
- Atrium Health UnionMonroe, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340130
- Atrium Health University CityCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340166
- Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral HealthCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340113
Practice locations
Addresses where Guneet S. Kochar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 (704) 348‑2992
- 1025 Morehead Medical Dr, Suite 275aCharlotte, NC 28204 (704) 355‑0607
- 1640 Campus Park Dr CMonroe, NC 28112 (704) 226‑0366
- 1904 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Suite 303Salisbury, NC 28147 (704) 642‑0823
- 2544 Court Dr, FGastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864‑8302
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Guneet S. Kochar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinas Medical Center1,067 clinicians in the group
- Metrolina Nephrology Associates PA86 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Charlotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinas Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417376906 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians