Bruce Barton, MD
NPI 1003876731 · Internal Medicine Physician · Alexandria, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Barton, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Alexandria, LA (NPI 1003876731).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003876731
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 017897 (LA)
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
20 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
1,554 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 322 | $87 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 258 | $9 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 185 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 180 | $48 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 159 | $125 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 218 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 690 | 118 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 622 | 128 |
| Losartan Potassium | 442 | 101 |
| Gabapentin | 401 | 75 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 329 | 64 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 313 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$64 across 3 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
- 2006-03-25
- Last updated
- 2021-02-02
- Certified
- 2021-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Barton's NPI number?
- Bruce Barton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003876731, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Barton's specialty?
- Bruce Barton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Barton located?
- Bruce Barton's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 4th St Ste 3d, Alexandria, LA 71301-8421.
- What is Bruce Barton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Barton is (318) 473-9701.
- Does Bruce Barton accept Medicare?
- Bruce Barton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Barton's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Barton's NPI (1003876731) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.