Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Blair, MD
Family Medicine · Surf City, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Blair
Dr. James Blair is a family medicine specialist in Surf City, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blair performed 7,887 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blair received a total of $10,764 from 57 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 725 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Blair is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 2% volume in NC
$10,764 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,887
Medicare services
Top 2% in NC for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,533 | $82 | $260 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,484 | $60 | $200 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,080 | $19 | $36 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
678 | $1 | $5 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
550 | $125 | $200 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
515 | $9 | $55 |
| Annual depression screening | 498 | $18 | $25 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
207 | $3 | $32 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
149 | $1 | $15 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
122 | $23 | $95 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
109 | $48 | $85 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
102 | $61 | $210 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
85 | $10 | $99 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
81 | $45 | $150 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
73 | $209 | $650 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
68 | $87 | $350 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
47 | $37 | $86 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
44 | $73 | $193 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
44 | $16 | $25 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
37 | $156 | $280 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
34 | $29 | $149 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $126 | $355 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
26 | $157 | $450 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
21 | $0 | $20 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
20 | $54 | $250 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
20 | $26 | $168 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
20 | $16 | $72 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
20 | $6 | $57 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
18 | $22 | $92 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
18 | $40 | $100 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
17 | $22 | $110 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
16 | $80 | $278 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $25 | $134 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
15 | $0 | $15 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
14 | $80 | $250 |
| Albuterol inhalation solution, 1 mg A 1 mg dose of FDA-approved albuterol solution administered via a durable medical equipment device. |
14 | $0 | $10 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
13 | $74 | $320 |
| Multiplex respiratory virus test (COVID-19, flu, RSV) A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza virus types A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). |
13 | $140 | $175 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $27 | $100 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
12 | $24 | $135 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
12 | $4 | $52 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,764
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,538/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NC for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
57
Companies
725
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,803
2023
$1,779
2022
$1,715
2021
$1,902
2020
$1,332
2019
$1,079
2018
$1,153
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$275
PFIZER INC.
$253
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$236
ABBVIE INC.
$217
Lilly USA, LLC
$151
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$141
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$72
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$68
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$66
Abbott Laboratories
$55
Exact Sciences Corporation
$48
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$44
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Amgen Inc.
$28
Lundbeck LLC
$24
Indivior Inc.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Tolmar, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,540
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,504
PFIZER INC.
$636
Lilly USA, LLC
$593
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$509
Amgen Inc.
$492
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$480
ABBVIE INC.
$376
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$370
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$282
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$268
AbbVie Inc.
$265
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$246
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$203
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$193
Allergan, Inc.
$169
Eisai Inc.
$168
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$167
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$150
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$146
Stryker Corporation
$141
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$139
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$123
Exact Sciences Corporation
$119
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$118
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$118
Abbott Laboratories
$106
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$97
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$81
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$71
Bausch Health US, LLC
$69
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$68
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Tolmar, Inc.
$56
AbbVie, Inc.
$44
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$43
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$40
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$31
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$28
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$24
Indivior Inc.
$24
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Shire North American Group Inc
$21
Almatica Pharma LLC
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$20
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$18
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$17
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$17
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 34.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
124
County median income
$64,568
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NMC Camp Lejeune
13.8 mi
13.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Blair is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in NC), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Blair experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blair performed 1,533 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Blair receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blair received a total of $10,764 from 57 companies across 725 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Blair's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Surf City?
Dr. Blair's average Medicare payment per service is $49. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Blair) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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