Michael Barber, M.D.
NPI 1477622710 · Psychiatry Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Barber, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1477622710).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477622710
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K7653 (TX)
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
19 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
500 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 | 223 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 146 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 91 | $96 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 21 | $173 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 19 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 175 | 45 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 146 | 31 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 112 | 15 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 110 | 22 |
| Mirtazapine | 106 | 18 |
| Clonazepam | 105 | 20 |
| Aripiprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 2 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
- 2006-11-08
- Last updated
- 2018-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Barber's NPI number?
- Michael Barber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477622710, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Barber's specialty?
- Michael Barber is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Barber located?
- Michael Barber's practice location on file with NPPES is 2180 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77018-8002.
- What is Michael Barber's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Barber is (832) 384-1560.
- Does Michael Barber accept Medicare?
- Michael Barber is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Barber's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Barber's NPI (1477622710) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.