Brie Folkner, MD
NPI 1326272824 · Family Medicine Physician · Spruce Pine, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brie Folkner, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Spruce Pine, NC (NPI 1326272824).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326272824
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 201101437 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,187 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 750 | $120 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 495 | $15 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 232 | $121 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 182 | $18 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 114 | $9 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 176 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 564 | 149 |
| Lisinopril | 497 | 129 |
| Omeprazole | 477 | 142 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 390 | 127 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 341 | 84 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 334 | 99 |
| Famotidine | 330 | 115 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$570 across 38 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 88 Hospital DrSpruce Pine, NC 28777-8943Phone: (828) 765-6101Fax: (828) 765-2383
- 88 Hospital DrSpruce Pine, NC 28777-8943Phone: (828) 765-6101Fax: (828) 765-2383
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-12
- Last updated
- 2018-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brie Folkner's NPI number?
- Brie Folkner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326272824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brie Folkner's specialty?
- Brie Folkner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brie Folkner located?
- Brie Folkner's practice location on file with NPPES is 537 Altapass Hwy Ste C, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.
- What is Brie Folkner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brie Folkner is (828) 424-9088.
- Does Brie Folkner accept Medicare?
- Brie Folkner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brie Folkner's NPI active?
- Yes — Brie Folkner's NPI (1326272824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.