Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Brian Hearon, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1437112836
- Accepts Medicare
- 49 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1771 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201
Hickory, NC 286024249
(828) 324-4804
fax (828) 324-7256
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 14, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1977 — 49 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #000025312
- Medicaid
- NC #8940881
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437112836. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
563
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$51,548
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 336 | 315 | $65 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 88 | 84 | $163 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 60 | 42 | $75 | |
93458 |
Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 19 | 19 | $215 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 18 | 13 | $122 | |
93248 |
Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days | 16 | 16 | $25 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 15 | 15 | $125 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 11 | 11 | $209 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Hickory Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$213
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Healthcare | 3 | $57.95 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $47.73 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $47.44 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $44.38 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $15.38 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
361
Patients
112
Total drug cost
$75,835
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 57 | 30 | $717 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 47 | 19 | $268 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 43 | 16 | $193 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 40 | 12 | $40,844 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 29 | 13 | $356 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 26 | 11 | $207 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $17,924 |
| Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) | Brand | 17 | 11 | $782 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 17 | 0 | $63 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $13,963 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Brian Hearon's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Hearon practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Brian Hearon practice?
Dr. Brian Hearon practices at 1771 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 286024249. Office phone: 8283244804.
What is Dr. Brian Hearon's NPI?
Dr. Brian Hearon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437112836, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Hearon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Hearon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Hearon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.