Robert Everett Qualheim, M.D.
Robert Everett Qualheim is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Elkin, NC with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Robert Everett Qualheim, M.D. practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in Elkin, NC. A Wake Forest University School of Medicine graduate since 1981, he brings 45+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1321 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC 28621-2303
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
70
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
111
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
902
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $104k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$176 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Robert Everett Qualheim's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 9, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Class of 1981)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Robert Everett Qualheim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Everett Qualheim for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Elkin 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 Robert Everett Qualheim
Dr. Qualheim is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Elkin, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 530-4491.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert Everett Qualheim
Practice Location
1321 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC 28621-2303
Mailing Address
1321 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC 28621-2303
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