There are 52 physician-owned nephrology practices in North Carolina, vetted against the NPPES NPI Registry. Hospital-employed, government, and academic positions are excluded.
Before you accept a hospital offer in North Carolina, see how many physician-owned nephrology groups already exist. The answer is 64, and it changes everything you can ask for in negotiation.
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If a recruiter tells you the hospital is the only viable nephrology employer within driving distance, you should be able to name five physician-owned groups that prove otherwise before the end of the call. This directory is how you get to five. The Real Contract course walks you through every clause that matters.
Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:
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Asheville, NC
Offering nephrology services in Asheville, North Carolina, Cross Sarita K MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to kidney disease management. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
10 McDowell St, Asheville, NC 28801
Asheville, NC
Mountain Kidney & Hypertension: Aiello Joseph R MD sees patients at a private nephrology office in Asheville, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
10 McDowell St, Asheville, NC 28801
Carrboro, NC
In Carrboro, North Carolina, CAROLINA DIALYSIS - CARRBORO PD PROGRAM offers nephrology care as part of the region's private practice scene. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
105 Renee Lynne Ct, Carrboro, NC 27510
Chapel Hill, NC
Detwiler Randal MD maintains a private nephrology practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
101 Manning Dr #7001j, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Edwin R. Fuller III, MD provides nephrology services from a privately held practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
160 Dental Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill, NC
Katherine Falk sees patients at a private nephrology office in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill, NC
Pankaj Jawa, MD operates a physician-owned nephrology practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Charlotte, NC
Donald Berling, MD operates a physician-owned nephrology practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management and internal medicine. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
2711 Randolph Rd Bldg 400, Charlotte, NC 28207
Charlotte, NC
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3158 Freedom Dr #2102, Charlotte, NC 28208
Charlotte, NC
Prime Health Medical Clinic, PA delivers nephrology services from Charlotte, North Carolina, operating as a private practice. Services extend to kidney disease management and internal medicine. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1400 Medford Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
Charlotte, NC
RAI Dialysis Care Center serves the Charlotte, North Carolina community with nephrology care as a privately run practice. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
9030 Glenwater Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
Durham, NC
Amar Kathresal maintains a private nephrology practice in Durham, North Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
4419 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704
Durham, NC
Practicing nephrology in Durham, North Carolina, Charles I. Cooperberg offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to kidney disease management. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
4419 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704
Durham, NC
Romin Bonakdar, MD brings nephrology expertise to patients in Durham, North Carolina through a physician-owned practice. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
4419 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704
Durham, NC
S. Ted Shaikewitz maintains a private nephrology practice in Durham, North Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
4419 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704
Durham, NC
Tomasz Gawecki sees patients at a private nephrology office in Durham, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
4419 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704
Greensboro, NC
A solo nephrology practitioner in Greensboro, North Carolina, Powell Alvin C MD provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to kidney disease management. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
309 New St, Greensboro, NC 27405
Henderson, NC
Tariq Abo-Kamil, MD brings nephrology expertise to patients in Henderson, North Carolina through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management and internal medicine. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
568 Ruin Creek Rd #003, Henderson, NC 27536
Hickory, NC
Offering nephrology services in Hickory, North Carolina, Gregory Allen Pisel, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to kidney disease management and internal medicine. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1344 N Center St # A, Hickory, NC 28601
Huntersville, NC
Lee Gray III, MD provides nephrology services from a privately held practice in Huntersville, North Carolina. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
16511 Northcross Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
Kings Mountain, NC
A community nephrology practice in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Dialysis Clinic, Inc. provides care under private ownership. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1010 Shelby Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Monroe, NC
Pranab Acharya sees patients at a private nephrology office in Monroe, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management and internal medicine. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1640 Campus Park Dr, Monroe, NC 281125283
Mooresville, NC
Northlake Nephrology, PLLC operates a nephrology medical office in Mooresville, North Carolina, outside of hospital employment. Additional capabilities include outpatient medical care. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
544 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
Oxford, NC
Based in Oxford, North Carolina, Dr. Amarnath A. Kathresal, MD runs an independently owned nephrology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides kidney disease management. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
101 Professional Park Dr, Oxford, NC 27565
Oxford, NC
Dr. Charles I. Cooperberg maintains a private nephrology practice in Oxford, North Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
101 Professional Park Dr, Oxford, NC 27565
Oxford, NC
Dr. Samuel T. Shaikewitz maintains a private nephrology practice in Oxford, North Carolina, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
101 Professional Park Dr, Oxford, NC 27565
Oxford, NC
Dr. Tomasz R. Gawecki, MD brings nephrology expertise to patients in Oxford, North Carolina through a physician-owned practice. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
101 Professional Park Dr, Oxford, NC 27565
Pittsboro, NC
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76 Old Rock Springs Cemetery Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Raleigh, NC
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Adam Stern, MD runs an independently owned nephrology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides kidney disease management. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
3031 New Bern Ave Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27610
Raleigh, NC
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Edwin R. Fuller III, MD delivers nephrology care through an independently managed medical practice. The practice also provides kidney disease management. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
4414 Lake Boone Trail Suite 505, Raleigh, NC 27607
Raleigh, NC
James Godwin sees patients at a private nephrology office in Raleigh, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3031 New Bern Ave Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27610
Raleigh, NC
Jeffrey Hoggard sees patients at a private nephrology office in Raleigh, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
3031 New Bern Ave Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27610
Raleigh, NC
Karin True sees patients at a private nephrology office in Raleigh, North Carolina, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
4414 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
Raleigh, NC
Kawan Swain, MD operates a physician-owned nephrology practice in Raleigh, North Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
3031 New Bern Ave #200, Raleigh, NC 27610
Raleigh, NC
North Carolina Nephrology in Raleigh NC is a premier practice offering comprehensive care for kidney-related diseases and hypertension. Their highly specialized team of physicians and dedicated staff are committed to providing patient-focused treatment in a compassionate and professional environment. With a full range of nephrology services, they strive to deliver exceptional care that supports the health and well-being of the community.
3700 Barrett Dr Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609
Raleigh, NC
Practicing nephrology in Raleigh, North Carolina, Randal Detwiler offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to kidney disease management. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
4414 Lake Boone Trail Suite 505, Raleigh, NC 27607
Raleigh, NC
Offering nephrology services in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sejan Patel, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to kidney disease management. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
3031 New Bern Ave Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27610
Reidsville, NC
Hypertension & Kidney Specialist is a private nephrology practice located in Reidsville, North Carolina. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1352 W Harrison St, Reidsville, NC 27320
Salisbury, NC
nephrologist, nephrology
310 Statesville Blvd #2, Salisbury, NC 28144
Sanford, NC
Enriched 2026-05-16 (system: Sanford Health)
1139 Carthage St # 105, Sanford, NC 27330
Shelby, NC
Patients in Shelby, North Carolina can receive nephrology care at Dialysis Clinic, Inc., a private medical practice. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1530 S Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28152
Siler City, NC
Avantus Renal Therapy Carolina Dialysis - Siler City provides outpatient nephrology care from its office in Siler City, North Carolina. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
192 Campus Dr, Siler City, NC 27344
Smithfield, NC
North Carolina Nephrology, P.A. provides outpatient nephrology care from its office in Smithfield, North Carolina. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
1559 Booker Dairy Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Statesville, NC
Kidney Care* Diabetes Mellitus* Hypertension* Hemodialysis* Peritoneal Dialysis*
2603 Davie Ave, Statesville, NC 28625
Statesville, NC
Looking for a dialysis center? Fresenius Kidney Care Statesville in Statesville, NC at 2603 Davie Ave offers hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services to people with chronic kidney disease. Get reviews, services, hours, directions and more.
2603 Davie Ave, Statesville, NC 28625
Statesville, NC
Northlake Nephrology, PLLC provides outpatient nephrology care from its office in Statesville, North Carolina. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management and outpatient medical care. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
1665 Davie Ave, Statesville, NC 28677
Statesville, NC
Sinasi Salman, MD FASN brings nephrology expertise to patients in Statesville, North Carolina through a physician-owned practice. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management and internal medicine. Contact by phone to discuss potential employment or buy-in opportunities.
1665 Davie Ave, Statesville, NC 28677
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina Nephrology is a private nephrology practice located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
2824 Rogers Rd STE 104, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Wilson, NC
A solo nephrology practitioner in Wilson, North Carolina, Anwar D. Haidary provides care under an independent practice model. Services extend to kidney disease management. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
2503 Wooten Blvd SW, Wilson, NC 27893
Wilson, NC
Joseph C. Parker, MD operates a physician-owned nephrology practice in Wilson, North Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Additional capabilities include kidney disease management. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
3724 Raleigh Rd Pkwy W, Wilson, NC 27896
Wilson, NC
The NC Nephrology office in Wilson, NC, is staffed by a team of physicians and advanced practice providers specializing in the diagnosis and management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Much like hypertension and diabetes, early-stage CKD is often asymptomatic, making clinical testing essential for detection. We provide comprehensive laboratory services, regular screening, and proactive disease management designed to monitor results and slow disease progression.
2503 Wooten Blvd SW, Wilson, NC 27893
Winston-Salem, NC
Dr. Gregory T. Greenwood, MD operates a physician-owned nephrology practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Beyond nephrology, the office offers kidney disease management and internal medicine. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
730 Highland Oaks Dr # 201, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Then PGY-Final arrives. Suddenly there is no syllabus, no advisor telling you which clause to push back on, no upperclassman who has done this before. There is only a contract and a clock.
The senior residents signed their first contracts without reading every clause. Not because they did not care, but because nobody had handed them a map of what else existed. So they took the first offer. This directory exists so you do not have to.
You're looking at 52 physician-owned nephrology practices in North Carolina. I sourced all of them from the NPPES NPI Registry and filtered out everything that doesn't meet the standard of independent physician ownership. Hospital systems, academic centers, staffing agencies, and corporate-acquired practices are not on this list. Each entry includes the practice address, phone, website, and NPI number. The coverage spans 25 cities statewide.
The reason this matters is that job boards don't distinguish between an independent nephrology practice and a corporate medical group. They list them side by side, identical formatting, identical apply buttons. But the compensation model, the call schedule, the equity path, and the long-term upside are completely different depending on who owns the practice. This page separates the two. You can work through the list, contact practices directly, and skip the recruiter entirely.
North Carolina's physician-owned nephrology directory lists 52 practice locations across 23 cities. The largest groups include Northlake Nephrology, PLLC (3 locations), Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (2 locations), and North Carolina Nephrology (2 locations).
None of the nephrology practices listed in North Carolina carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices span 23 cities including Asheville, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Charlotte.
Three steps. Skip any one of them and you are back to signing the first thing handed to you.
You are already here. 52 physician-owned nephrology groups in North Carolina, vetted against NPPES.
The Real Contract walks you through every clause that matters: non-compete, productivity, tail coverage, partnership track.
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“You are not lost. You were never given the next page.”
Daniel Aragón, MD, MBAThere are 52 physician-owned nephrology private practices in North Carolina, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All are independently operated. Hospital-employed, government, corporate, and academic positions are excluded.
A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.
The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.
North Carolina's physician-owned nephrology practices include Metrolina Nephrology Associates (Charlotte, founded 1969, 41 physicians), Eastern Nephrology Associates (ENA) (Greenville, 50 physicians), and North Carolina Nephrology, P.A. (Raleigh, 20 physicians).
NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.
Yes, but it is increasingly difficult. Roughly 80% of U.S. dialysis facilities are controlled by DaVita or Fresenius. Independent or joint-venture physician ownership still exists in North Carolina in some markets, particularly smaller communities where the national dialysis organizations have less penetration. CMS certification, ESRD Network participation, and CON requirements (if applicable in North Carolina) must all be navigated. Physician-owned dialysis revenue historically represented 30-50% of total nephrologist income in practice settings that had it.
| Physician-Owned | Hospital-Employed | Corporate / PE-Backed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who controls the practice | Physicians | Health system | Non-physician entity |
| Non-compete scope | Narrower, negotiable | Broad | Very broad |
| Partnership / buy-in path | Common | Rare | Rare |
| Call schedule flexibility | Higher | Variable | Lower |
| Productivity bonus upside | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Included in this directory | Yes | No | Flagged |
This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA, a physician who just walked this path. All listings are pulled from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed, corporate, and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .
Built by a physician who just walked this path. Daniel Aragón, MD, MBA.
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