Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Adit Mahale, MD
Nephrology · Charlotte, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Mahale
Dr. Adit Mahale is a nephrology specialist in Charlotte, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mahale performed 9,814 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mahale received a total of $2,830 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 49 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mahale is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in NC
$2,830 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗9,814
Medicare services
Top 5% in NC for nephrology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
2,600 | $0 | $1 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
1,251 | $6 | $25 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 776 | $8 | $35 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
773 | $8 | $20 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
636 | $7 | $35 |
| Tacrolimus level test A blood test to measure the amount of tacrolimus in your system. This helps ensure the medication is at a safe and effective level. |
553 | $13 | $80 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
311 | $5 | $40 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
297 | $91 | $244 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
250 | $4 | $11 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
241 | $88 | $246 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
175 | $134 | $329 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
170 | $40 | $125 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
169 | $6 | $55 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
159 | $6 | $20 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
146 | $47 | $150 |
| Dialysis services for patients 20 or older Dialysis treatment provided to patients aged 20 years or older, involving four or more physician visits per month. |
139 | $274 | $1,035 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
119 | $29 | $60 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
98 | $3 | $25 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
95 | $13 | $44 |
| Iron level test | 95 | $6 | $25 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
95 | $12 | $56 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
77 | $10 | $30 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
73 | $5 | $16 |
| Dialysis services for adults, 2-3 visits per month This code covers dialysis services for patients aged 20 or older who have 2 to 3 physician visits per month. |
63 | $231 | $900 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
62 | $6 | $29 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
59 | $10 | $53 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
57 | $5 | $12 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
57 | $2 | $10 |
| Hemodialysis, single evaluation A dialysis procedure to filter waste from the blood, performed with a physician's evaluation. |
30 | $51 | $390 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
28 | $4 | $16 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
28 | $95 | $388 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
26 | $85 | $247 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
23 | $13 | $41 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
23 | $60 | $172 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
17 | $6 | $48 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
15 | $26 | $130 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $106 | $442 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $132 | $480 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,830
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $404/year across 7 years
Top 32% in NC for nephrology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
49
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$955
2023
$503
2022
$527
2021
$119
2020
$17
2019
$311
2018
$399
Payments by company (2024)
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$572
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$110
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$92
NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.
$76
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Amgen Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 81.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$572
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$266
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$222
Outset Medical Inc
$171
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$160
Relypsa, Inc.
$123
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$122
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$119
Amgen Inc.
$114
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$110
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$100
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$92
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$91
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$89
KCI USA, Inc.
$77
NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.
$76
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
Novo Nordisk Inc
$41
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$37
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$25
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$22
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$18
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Mallinckrodt LLC
$17
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$17
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 37.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · Auryxia · BENLYSTA · Envarsus · Envarsus XR (SP) · INVOKANA · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LUPKYNIS · NXSTAGE SYSTEM ONE · PREVENA · Rayaldee · Rituxan · Rybelsus · TARPEYO · TAVNEOS · Tavneos · ULTOMIRIS · Vafseo · Velphoro · Veltassa
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Nephrologists in nearby ZIP areas
49
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH
3.1 mi
3.1 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Mahale is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NC), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Mahale experienced with iron sucrose injection (venofer)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mahale performed 2,600 iron sucrose injection (venofer) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Mahale receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mahale received a total of $2,830 from 28 companies across 49 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Mahale's costs compare to other nephrologists in Charlotte?
Dr. Mahale's average Medicare payment per service is $20. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Mahale) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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