Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Bruce, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Nephrology Physician · Charlotte, NC
- NPI 1154387199
- Accepts Medicare
- 38 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3033 Eastway Dr Ste 201
Charlotte, NC 282056387
(704) 731-6451
fax (704) 731-6452 - Mailing address
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3158 Freedom Dr Ste 3102
Charlotte, NC 282080014
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 14, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- North Carolina #96-00877 · Pennsylvania #MD043650L · South Carolina #19412
- Medicaid (2)
- SC #N00877 · NC #8919287
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154387199. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,725
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$166,190
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0885 |
Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | 470 | 14 | $8 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 279 | 55 | $288 | |
80069 |
Kidney function blood test panel | 233 | 115 | $9 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 206 | 106 | $8 | |
85027 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | 175 | 98 | $6 | |
82570 |
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | 167 | 101 | $5 | |
84156 |
Total protein level, urine | 167 | 101 | $4 | |
83970 |
Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level | 158 | 96 | $40 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 146 | 88 | $81 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 120 | 68 | $75 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Charlotte Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 194. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$964
Transactions
35
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 8 | $268.70 | |
| Amgen INC. | 8 | $209.04 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 4 | $139.92 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 6 | $121.35 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 3 | $72.23 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 1 | $29.06 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $26.86 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $26.59 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $25.34 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 1 | $23.70 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $21.02 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
727
Patients
210
Total drug cost
$87,222
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 94 | 35 | $573 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 71 | 25 | $1,895 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 68 | 35 | $467 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 56 | 17 | $14,387 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 54 | 22 | $553 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 48 | 16 | $1,701 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 47 | 16 | $625 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 41 | 19 | $580 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 41 | 0 | $987 |
| Clonidine Hcl | Generic | 38 | 0 | $506 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Bruce's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Bruce practices Nephrology Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Joel Bruce practice?
Dr. Joel Bruce practices at 3033 Eastway Dr Ste 201, Charlotte, NC 282056387. Office phone: 7047316451.
What is Dr. Joel Bruce's NPI?
Dr. Joel Bruce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154387199, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Bruce accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Bruce accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Bruce commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (HCPCS J0885); Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90966); Kidney function blood test panel (HCPCS 80069). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.