Quick answers
- Does Donald P. Berling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald P. Berling 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 Donald P. Berling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 334 Original Medicare patients and 2,808 services for Donald P. Berling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald P. Berling's NPI number?
- 1710927421. 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 Donald P. Berling, 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 | 334 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,808 |
| Different services or procedures | 66 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (J0881)1,490 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)105 services
- Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36902)100 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)79 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes (99153)62 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%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes65%
- Heart failure57%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
Hospitals where Donald P. Berling works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald P. Berling 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
- Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral HealthCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340113
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340053
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald P. Berling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3158 Freedom Dr, Suite 3101Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 348‑2992
- 505 A S Pearl StPageland, SC 29728 (704) 348‑2992
- 535 Rivercrossing DrFort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 802‑2480
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald P. Berling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 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 Metrolina Nephrology Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710927421 |
| 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