Brent Harkrider, M.D.
Patients across NC can see Brent Harkrider, M.D. in person in New Bern or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (class of 2016), he has been practicing for over 10 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 13% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 453dNPPES updated 2025-02-07 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.85/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better60.12%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+55 pts)
60.12% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9 pts)
Better than 81% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
322
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
320
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,625
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $146k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.9k received from industry
81 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Brent Harkrider's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 6, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
10 years in practice
Established
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Class of 2016)
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Brent Harkrider
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brent Harkrider for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to New Bern required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brent Harkrider
NPI records show Dr. Harkrider as active with telehealth listed in New Bern, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (252) 888-2980.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Brent Harkrider
Practice Location
750 Mccarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562-5233
Mailing Address
750 Mccarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562-5233
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