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Nephrology in Hickory, North Carolina

Data updated monthly · Last refresh September 2026

5 Nephrology providers practice in Hickory. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.

Nephrology providers in Hickory

Listed alphabetically. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.

Dr. Gregory Pisel, M.D.
Hickory, NC · $212 in drug and device payments (2025) · (828) 326-8888
Dr. Kevin Harned, MD
Hickory, NC · $276 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth · (828) 327-7788
Dr. Nitin Khosla, M.D.
Hickory, NC · $133 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth · (828) 327-7788
Dr. Oana Badescu, M.D.
Hickory, NC · $21 in drug and device payments (2025) · (828) 327-7788
Dr. Samantha Blank, M.D.
Hickory, NC · $32 in drug and device payments (2025) · (828) 327-7788

Conditions Nephrology providers in Hickory, North Carolina commonly treat

Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Nephrology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Common questions

How many Nephrology providers are in Hickory, North Carolina?

There are 5 Nephrology providers with active NPI records practicing in Hickory, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.

What conditions do Nephrology providers in Hickory treat?

Nephrology providers in Hickory commonly treat chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, dialysis care, high blood pressure and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Where does this data come from?

Provider records come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.

All specialties in Hickory Nephrology across North Carolina

Sources: NPPES (CMS), Doctors and Clinicians national files, CMS Open Payments 2025. Updated monthly. Records are public federal data and are not verified credentials, licensure checks, or endorsements. This directory is informational and not medical advice. How we build this directory.