William Barnes, MD
NPI 1215985148 · General Practice Physician · Salem, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Barnes, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Salem, KY (NPI 1215985148).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215985148
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21949 (KY)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
706 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 178 | $74 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 123 | $56 |
| Insertion of Guide Wire With Dilation of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43248 | 84 | $125 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 76 | $118 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 64 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 101 | 45 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 90 | 26 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 85 | 37 |
| Famotidine | 46 | 22 |
| Sucralfate | 38 | 24 |
| Fluconazole | 37 | 27 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$226 across 17 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 308 S Main StMarion, KY 42064-1545Phone: (270) 965-4377Fax: (270) 965-9569
- 141 Hospital Dr Ste 103Salem, KY 42078-8043Phone: (270) 988-3298Fax: (270) 988-4642
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2020-12-08
- Certified
- 2020-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Barnes's NPI number?
- William Barnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215985148, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Barnes's specialty?
- William Barnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Barnes located?
- William Barnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 141 Hospital Dr Ste 102, Salem, KY 42078-8043.
- What is William Barnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Barnes is (270) 988-3298.
- Does William Barnes accept Medicare?
- William Barnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Barnes's NPI active?
- Yes — William Barnes's NPI (1215985148) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.