Brian Kauth, MD
NPI 1780797803 · Family Medicine Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Kauth, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1780797803).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780797803
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200501082 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 107 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 277 | 95 |
| Omeprazole | 230 | 72 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 207 | 71 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 202 | 64 |
| Lisinopril | 188 | 66 |
| Metformin Hcl | 175 | 57 |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$86 across 5 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
- 2006-08-15
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2021-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Kauth's NPI number?
- Brian Kauth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780797803, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Kauth's specialty?
- Brian Kauth is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Kauth located?
- Brian Kauth's practice location on file with NPPES is 2365 Springs Rd Ne, Hickory, NC 28601-3067.
- What is Brian Kauth's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Kauth is (828) 256-2112.
- Does Brian Kauth accept Medicare?
- Brian Kauth is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Kauth's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Kauth's NPI (1780797803) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.