Suzanne Leigh Katsanos, MD
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across NC can see Suzanne Leigh Katsanos, MD in person in Gastonia or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine graduate since 2011, she brings 15+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 387dNPPES updated 2025-04-14 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
920 Cox Rd Ste 201, Gastonia, NC 28054-3435
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
472
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
410
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,887
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $548k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — 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 (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$20 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Suzanne Leigh Katsanos's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 13, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
15 years in practice
Experienced
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
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
3158 Freedom Dr Ste 3102, Charlotte, NC 28208-0014
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Suzanne Leigh Katsanos
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Suzanne Leigh Katsanos for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — 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 Suzanne Leigh Katsanos
Dr. Katsanos 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) 864-8302.
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 Suzanne Leigh Katsanos
Practice Location
920 Cox Rd Ste 201, Gastonia, NC 28054-3435
Mailing Address
3158 Freedom Dr Ste 3102, Charlotte, NC 28208-0014
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