Brian Blair, MD
NPI 1578786075 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Murrells Inlet, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Blair, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Murrells Inlet, SC (NPI 1578786075).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578786075
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29468 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,174 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 993 | $85 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 676 | $66 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 675 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 499 | $30 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 478 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 244 | 65 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 101 | 96 |
| Mupirocin | 80 | 78 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 67 | 61 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 65 | 54 |
| Celecoxib | 59 | 48 |
| Cephalexin | 52 | 50 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-11
- Last updated
- 2022-07-20
- Certified
- 2022-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Blair's NPI number?
- Brian Blair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578786075, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Blair's specialty?
- Brian Blair is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Blair located?
- Brian Blair's practice location on file with NPPES is 3545 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5113.
- What is Brian Blair's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Blair is (843) 294-1941.
- Does Brian Blair accept Medicare?
- Brian Blair is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Blair's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Blair's NPI (1578786075) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.