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Hospitalist

Hari Pokharel, MD

Works at hospitals in Shelby, NC · Charlotte, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Hari Pokharel, MD is a hospitalist at 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. Phone: (704) 355-0720. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Hari Pokharel had 189 Original Medicare patients and 647 services. NPI 1972859791. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hari Pokharel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Hari Pokharel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hari Pokharel 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 Hari Pokharel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 189 Original Medicare patients and 647 services for Hari Pokharel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Hari Pokharel's NPI number?
1972859791. 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 Hari Pokharel, 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 patients189
Services billed to Medicare647
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)330 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)197 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)75 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)13 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 disease52%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Depression47%
  • Diabetes44%

Hospitals where Hari Pokharel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hari Pokharel 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Hari Pokharel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Hari Pokharel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Charlotte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Carolinas Physicians Network Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972859791
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians