Physician Profile
Richard D. Blair, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Blair
Richard D. Blair, M.D. practices nephrology in Greenville, NC. Richard is a 1994 graduate of Harvard Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,566 Medicare patients across 18,310 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (252) 633-9262
- Email not available
Practice Locations
511 PALADIN DR
Greenville, NC 27834
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
- Kidney infection
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
- Acute kidney injury
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
- Gout
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
- Kidney Disease Diet Planning
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
18,310 services · 1,566 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
276 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
223 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
195 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
101 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
74 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
64 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36581 |
23 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Permanent blockage of hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36909 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Greenville 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard D. Blair?
Richard D. Blair is a kidney specialist in Greenville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Richard D. Blair's address?
Richard D. Blair is listed at 511 Paladin Dr, Greenville, NC 27834. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Richard D. Blair?
The number on file is (252) 633-9262. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Richard D. Blair's NPI number?
Richard D. Blair's National Provider Identifier is 1386646628. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Richard D. Blair train?
Richard D. Blair attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard D. Blair been practicing?
Richard D. Blair has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Richard D. Blair perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard D. Blair performs procedures including ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel, ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel and insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard D. Blair confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard D. Blair. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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