Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Qualheim, M.D.

Nephrology Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Elkin, NC

  • NPI 1528032687
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1321 N Bridge St
Elkin, NC 286212303
(336) 530-4491
fax (949) 561-5143

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 10, 2021
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #28557

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528032687. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
216
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$20,221
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 108 42 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 50 30 $85
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 42 31 $8
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 16 16 $158

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Elkin Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$176
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 4 $68.85
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $36.15
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. 1 $21.25
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $18.88
Shield Therapeutics INC 1 $17.61
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $13.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$176

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
499
Patients
78
Total drug cost
$30,342
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 98 30 $828
Furosemide Generic 86 24 $421
Chlorthalidone Generic 34 13 $410
Losartan Potassium Generic 29 11 $345
Spironolactone Generic 29 0 $209
Telmisartan Generic 26 0 $779
Famotidine Generic 25 0 $221
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 25 0 $19,979
Carvedilol Generic 22 0 $161
Cinacalcet Hcl Generic 22 0 $5,738

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Qualheim's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Qualheim practices Nephrology Physician in Elkin, NC.
Where does Dr. Robert Qualheim practice?
Dr. Robert Qualheim practices at 1321 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC 286212303. Office phone: 3365304491.
What is Dr. Robert Qualheim's NPI?
Dr. Robert Qualheim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528032687, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Qualheim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.