Joseph Barker, M.D.
NPI 1194704817 · Internal Medicine Physician · Linville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Barker, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Linville, NC (NPI 1194704817).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194704817
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36648 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
739 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 188 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 142 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 104 | $85 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 92 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 67 | $169 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 170 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 415 | 97 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 353 | 95 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 309 | 41 |
| Prednisone | 260 | 116 |
| Furosemide | 244 | 70 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 240 | 63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$564 across 10 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
- 2006-01-11
- Last updated
- 2017-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Barker's NPI number?
- Joseph Barker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194704817, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Barker's specialty?
- Joseph Barker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Barker located?
- Joseph Barker's practice location on file with NPPES is 2139 Linville Falls Highway, Linville, NC 28646-1045.
- What is Joseph Barker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Barker is (828) 733-0270.
- Does Joseph Barker accept Medicare?
- Joseph Barker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Barker's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Barker's NPI (1194704817) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.