Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Thomas Smarz, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Charlotte, NC
- NPI 1639229206
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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7903 Providence RD Ste 110
Charlotte, NC 282778300
(704) 248-5101
fax (704) 248-0150 - Mailing address
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Po Box 37938
Charlotte, NC 282377938
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 7, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2001-00786
- Medicaid (2)
- SC #N0078F · NC #5909739
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639229206. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
8,115
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$250,622
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1756 |
Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg | 3,400 | 15 | $0 | |
J0885 |
Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | 1,430 | 33 | $8 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 332 | 56 | $345 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 310 | 165 | $8 | |
80069 |
Kidney function blood test panel | 307 | 166 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 281 | 147 | $98 | |
84156 |
Total protein level, urine | 274 | 152 | $4 | |
82570 |
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | 271 | 152 | $5 | |
81001 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | 235 | 146 | $3 | |
85027 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | 167 | 110 | $6 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Charlotte Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 194. This provider delivers 42× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $16.89 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
310
Patients
89
Total drug cost
$6,139
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 69 | 25 | $277 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 64 | 30 | $615 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 47 | 20 | $386 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 44 | 14 | $756 |
| Clonidine | Generic | 19 | 0 | $3,077 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 15 | 0 | $209 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 14 | 0 | $72 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 13 | 0 | $97 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 13 | 0 | $498 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 12 | 0 | $153 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Thomas Smarz's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Smarz practices Nephrology Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Thomas Smarz practice?
Dr. Thomas Smarz practices at 7903 Providence RD Ste 110, Charlotte, NC 282778300. Office phone: 7042485101.
What is Dr. Thomas Smarz's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Smarz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639229206, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Smarz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Smarz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Smarz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg (HCPCS J1756); Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (HCPCS J0885); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.