Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Adair, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1720057995
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 5 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2424 Century Pl Se
Hickory, NC 286024031
(828) 322-2050
fax (704) 732-3799
Additional location
2060 Hickory Blvd Sw
Lenoir, NC 286456459
(888) 626-2020
fax (828) 345-0522
Additional location
2311 E Main St
Lincolnton, NC 280924103
(888) 626-2020
fax (828) 345-0522
Show 2 more locations
Additional location
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102
Boone, NC 286077828
(888) 626-2020
fax (828) 345-0522
Additional location
48 Boone Trl
North Wilkesboro, NC 286593515
(888) 626-2020
Mailing address
Po Box 3445
Hickory, NC 286033445

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 31, 2025
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #200100500
Medicaid (2)
NC #1720057995 · NC #89129MN

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720057995. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,022
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$286,193
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 714 705 $123
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 313 219 $87
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 205 128 $454
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 171 171 $160
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 146 143 $45
92134 Imaging of retina 97 92 $38
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 97 97 $29
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 91 75 $304
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 77 42 $35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 64 55 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Hickory Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 302. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$597
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 3 $146.98
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 5 $107.16
Beaver-Visitec International, INC. 2 $77.51
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA 3 $68.94
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $66.78
Amgen INC. 2 $54.29
RxSight INC 1 $36.66
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 1 $22.03
Ocular Therapeutix, INC. 1 $16.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$519
Entertainment
$78

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,072
Patients
558
Total drug cost
$207,655
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 305 257 $4,504
Latanoprost Generic 185 41 $2,416
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 126 87 $4,203
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 120 50 $165,882
Timolol Maleate Generic 74 25 $638
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 57 18 $875
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 57 17 $1,507
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 28 21 $228
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 26 0 $9,293
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 21 15 $761

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Adair's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Adair practices Ophthalmology Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Brian Adair practice?
Dr. Brian Adair practices at 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 286024031. Office phone: 8283222050.
What is Dr. Brian Adair's NPI?
Dr. Brian Adair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720057995, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Adair accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Adair accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Adair commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.