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- 511 Paladin Dr, Greenville, NC 27834
About 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. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386646628.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (252) 633-9262
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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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
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
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
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 — 17 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 1
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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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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