Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joachim Hertel, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Greenville, SC

  • NPI 1538146303
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
29 Memorial Medical Dr
Greenville, SC 296054407
(864) 220-1200
fax (864) 220-1888
Additional location
300 Plaza Cir Ste F
Clinton, SC 293257557

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 3, 2024
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #MD23113
Medicaid (20)
GA #000510309AX · GA #000510309L · GA #000510309P · GA #000510309AT · GA #000510309AU · GA #000510309AY · GA #000510309AW · GA #000510309AZ · GA #000510309R · GA #000510309U · SC #G35093 · GA #000510309BC · GA #000510309BD · GA #000510309F · GA #000510309I · GA #000510309AV · GA #000510309BA · GA #000510309BB · GA #000510309C · SC #G35903

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538146303. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,509
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$317,301
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 624 301 $118
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 595 299 $4
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 388 65 $75
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 367 51 $340
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 161 29 $68
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 133 17 $285
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 68 39 $123
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 40 40 $157
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 36 33 $79
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 30 17 $283

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in Greenville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 113. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$153
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Baxter Healthcare 1 $55.75
Akebia Therapeutics INC 1 $24.61
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 1 $20.36
Amgen INC. 1 $18.25
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 1 $17.20
Gilead Sciences, INC. 1 $16.99

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$129
Education
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,706
Patients
991
Total drug cost
$50,060
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Famotidine Generic 363 147 $6,811
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 345 125 $2,805
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 257 105 $3,705
Calcitriol Generic 239 86 $3,699
Losartan Potassium Generic 224 92 $3,362
Lisinopril Generic 214 79 $1,036
Carvedilol Generic 190 69 $2,776
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 124 49 $4,074
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 118 16 $3,423
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 117 42 $1,757

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joachim Hertel's medical specialty?
Dr. Joachim Hertel practices Nephrology Physician in Greenville, SC.
Where does Dr. Joachim Hertel practice?
Dr. Joachim Hertel practices at 29 Memorial Medical Dr, Greenville, SC 296054407. Office phone: 8642201200.
What is Dr. Joachim Hertel's NPI?
Dr. Joachim Hertel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538146303, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joachim Hertel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joachim Hertel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joachim Hertel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated (HCPCS 81000); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.