Douglas Nigbor, MD
NPI 1023058245 · Nephrology Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Nigbor, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1023058245).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023058245
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2004-00563 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,312 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 584 | $9 |
| Kidney Function Blood Test Panel80069 | 444 | $9 |
| Parathormone (parathyroid Hormone) Level83970 | 379 | $40 |
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 294 | $5 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 290 | $74 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 289 | $345 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 270 | 78 |
| Losartan Potassium | 242 | 69 |
| Lisinopril | 232 | 62 |
| Calcitriol | 221 | 58 |
| Spironolactone | 99 | 21 |
| Potassium Chloride | 95 | 30 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 72 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$84 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2025-04-02
- Certified
- 2025-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Nigbor's NPI number?
- Douglas Nigbor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023058245, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Nigbor's specialty?
- Douglas Nigbor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Nigbor located?
- Douglas Nigbor's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 Cox Rd Ste 201, Gastonia, NC 28054-3435.
- What is Douglas Nigbor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Nigbor is (704) 864-8302.
- Does Douglas Nigbor accept Medicare?
- Douglas Nigbor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Nigbor's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Nigbor's NPI (1023058245) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.