Specialty Directory
Rheumatology in Charlotte, NC
Federal CMS data for 17 rheumatology providers practicing in Charlotte, NC. Includes Medicare utilization, Open Payments industry funding, and PECOS enrollment status.
17
Providers
Median industry payments
$4,594
17
Rheumatology Providers
in Charlotte, NC
$4,594
Median Industry Payments
per provider (2018–2024)
52,195
Median Medicare Services
fee-for-service claims
How to read this directory: Providers are listed by Medicare service volume, which reflects only
Medicare fee-for-service patients (typically 65+). This does not represent total practice volume.
Industry payments span multiple years and payment types — they are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing.
Rheumatology includes multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
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Rheumatology Providers
NPPES · Open Payments · Medicare| Provider | Medicare Volume | Beneficiaries* | Top Procedure | Industry Payments | Payment Type | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASTER, ANDREW MD | 124,658 | 2,962 | Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) | $574,775 (2018-2024) | Consulting (78%) | Very High |
| TOCI, ASHLEY M.D. | 117,942 | 3,129 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $6,026 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| GLADUE, HEATHER DO | 97,269 | 3,439 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $166,231 (2018-2024) | Consulting (82%) | Very High |
| KASHIF AL GHITA, AHMAD MD | 93,994 | 3,656 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $5,475 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| LAM, GORDON MD | 84,516 | 3,312 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $2,745,009 (2018-2024) | Consulting (77%) | Very High |
| HOLDEN, HEATHER MD | 73,878 | 2,251 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $4,594 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| ROBERTSON, CHERYL M.D. | 69,136 | 2,341 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $3,458 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (96%) | Very High |
| ORLOWSKY, ERIC M.D. | 52,736 | 2,627 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $6,309 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| TABRIZI, ELNAZ | 52,195 | 1,766 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $2,981 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| SULLIVAN, JEREMY MD | 13,767 | 770 | Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | $2,918 (2023-2024) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| MORGAN, MICHAEL | 12,227 | 692 | Infliximab infusion (Remicade) | $226 (2018-2024) | Education (84%) | Very High |
| ZERI, MANIKA MD | 8,133 | 501 | Privigen immune globulin injection, 500 mg | $802 (2019-2022) | Food & Beverage (88%) | Very High |
| NAMI, ALIREZA M.D. | 5,323 | 807 | Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | $48,086 (2018-2024) | Consulting (59%) | Very High |
| BRENDESE, JOHN M.D., FACR | 3,957 | 665 | Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | $17,657 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (83%) | Very High |
| RANKEN, LESLIE MD | 1,607 | 307 | Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | $216 (2019-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | Very High |
| MCDONOUGH, THALITA MARIA | 19 | 18 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $878 (2021-2023) | Food & Beverage (100%) | High |
| JARUGULA, SAHITHI MBBS | 18 | 15 | Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | $1,091 (2018-2024) | Food & Beverage (95%) | Very High |
Note: Rheumatology encompasses multiple subspecialties with different practice patterns.
Differences in payment amounts and procedure volumes may reflect subspecialty focus
rather than practice quality. Consider viewing individual profiles for full context.
By Practice Pattern
Rheumatology encompasses multiple practice patterns. Comparing providers within the same pattern provides more meaningful context.
Mixed Practice (14)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| LASTER, ANDREW | 124,658 | $574,775 |
| TOCI, ASHLEY | 117,942 | $6,026 |
| GLADUE, HEATHER | 97,269 | $166,231 |
| KASHIF AL GHITA, AHMAD | 93,994 | $5,475 |
| LAM, GORDON | 84,516 | $2,745,009 |
| HOLDEN, HEATHER | 73,878 | $4,594 |
| ROBERTSON, CHERYL | 69,136 | $3,458 |
| ORLOWSKY, ERIC | 52,736 | $6,309 |
| TABRIZI, ELNAZ | 52,195 | $2,981 |
| SULLIVAN, JEREMY | 13,767 | $2,918 |
Clinical Cardiology (3)
| Provider | Medicare Volume | Industry Payments |
|---|---|---|
| BRENDESE, JOHN | 3,957 | $17,657 |
| MCDONOUGH, THALITA MARIA | 19 | $878 |
| JARUGULA, SAHITHI | 18 | $1,091 |