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Dr. Brian Charles Adair, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Hickory, NC · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1720057995

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Brian Charles Adair
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC, 28602
Phone (828) 322-2050
Fax (704) 732-3799
Enumeration date Mar 17, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Dec 31, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 200100500 (NC) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
1720057995 Medicaid NC -
129MN Other NC BCBS
7507283 Other NC AETNA
10986052 Other - CAQH
1853431 Other NC WELLCARE
7507283 Other NC ENVOLVE
89129MN Medicaid NC -
NC0500 Other NC EYEMED

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Brian Adair is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Ophthalmology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-12-31.