Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Blair, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Greenville, NC

  • NPI 1386646628
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
511 Paladin Dr
Greenville, NC 278347826
(252) 633-9262
fax (252) 317-2092
Mailing address
970 Newman RD
New Bern, NC 285625200

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 4, 2012
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #200001467
Medicaid
NC #891283M

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386646628. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
21,982
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$985,699
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 19,539 191 $0
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel 343 159 $160
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 319 185 $37
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel 257 159 $890
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 192 143 $47
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 178 127 $1,115
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 155 69 $68
36215 Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch 116 79 $542
75710 Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image 116 79 $140
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 114 72 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Greenville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 188. This provider delivers 117× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$8,163
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AngioDynamics, INC. 1 $7,527.78
Nxstage Medical, INC. 2 $225.07
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 1 $85.23
Amgen INC. 3 $74.98
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 2 $57.02
Bard Peripheral Vascular, INC. 2 $55.40
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 2 $34.47
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $25.70
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $21.15
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 1 $20.93
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $18.16
Vifor Pharma, INC. 1 $17.48

By nature of payment

Long Term Medical Supply or Device Loan
$7,528
Food and Beverage
$636

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
58
Patients
24
Total drug cost
$90
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 58 24 $90

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Blair's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Blair practices Nephrology Physician in Greenville, NC.
Where does Dr. Richard Blair practice?
Dr. Richard Blair practices at 511 Paladin Dr, Greenville, NC 278347826. Office phone: 2526339262.
What is Dr. Richard Blair's NPI?
Dr. Richard Blair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386646628, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Blair accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Blair accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Blair commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel (HCPCS 37253); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.