Kimberly Denise Clay, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Kimberly Denise Clay, MD has been part of the Gastonia medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (class of 2004), she has been practicing for over 22 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2544 Court Dr Ste a, Gastonia, NC 28054-3450
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better45.1%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
208
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
223
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,728
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.20M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$260 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Kimberly Denise Clay's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 12, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
22 years in practice
Experienced
Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Taxonomy: 207RE0101X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
1212 Spruce St Ste 305e, Belmont, NC 28012-3386
Differs from practice location
Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Kimberly Denise Clay
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kimberly Denise Clay for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Gastonia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kimberly Denise Clay
Dr. Clay is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gastonia, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 671-6400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kimberly Denise Clay
Practice Location
2544 Court Dr Ste a, Gastonia, NC 28054-3450
Mailing Address
1212 Spruce St Ste 305e, Belmont, NC 28012-3386
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