Quick answers
- Does Richard D. Blair accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard D. Blair accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard D. Blair see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 372 Original Medicare patients and 18,500 services for Richard D. Blair. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard D. Blair's NPI number?
- 1386646628. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard D. Blair, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 372 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18,500 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)16,216 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)307 services
- Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel (37253)276 services
- Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel (37252)223 services
- Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36902)195 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes69%
- Heart failure61%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
Hospitals where Richard D. Blair works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard D. Blair at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340131
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard D. Blair is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2300 Emerald PlaceGreenville, NC 27834 (252) 752‑8880
- 3800 E 10th St, Suite 102Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 752‑8880
- 511 Paladin DrGreenville, NC 27834 (252) 752‑8880
- 608 A Airport RdKinston, NC 28504 (252) 523‑8513
- 970 Newman RdNew Bern, NC 28562 (252) 633‑9262
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard D. Blair as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eastern Nephrology Associates PLLC77 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Greenville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eastern Nephrology Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386646628 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians