Briggs Ahearn, MD
NPI 1659798015 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Pineville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Briggs Ahearn, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Pineville, NC (NPI 1659798015).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659798015
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2020-00714 (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
12 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
1,646 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 | 300 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 237 | $88 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 224 | $66 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 145 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 132 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 127 | $32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 166 | 94 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 44 | 33 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 42 | 38 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 36 | 33 |
| Pregabalin | 29 | 27 |
| Methylprednisolone | 24 | 23 |
| Celecoxib | 20 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,414 across 14 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
- 2014-03-24
- Last updated
- 2020-08-10
- Certified
- 2020-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Briggs Ahearn's NPI number?
- Briggs Ahearn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659798015, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Briggs Ahearn's specialty?
- Briggs Ahearn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Briggs Ahearn located?
- Briggs Ahearn's practice location on file with NPPES is 9101 Pineville Matthews Rd, Pineville, NC 28134-8826.
- What is Briggs Ahearn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Briggs Ahearn is (704) 323-3300.
- Does Briggs Ahearn accept Medicare?
- Briggs Ahearn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Briggs Ahearn's NPI active?
- Yes — Briggs Ahearn's NPI (1659798015) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.