Edward Barnes, MD
NPI 1568605707 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Barnes, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1568605707).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568605707
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 156756 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
119 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 39 | $136 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 37 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $91 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 12 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$140 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ustekinumabbrand: Stelara | 95 | 15 |
| Omeprazole | 50 | 13 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 40 | 16 |
| Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropinebrand: Diphenoxylate-Atropine | 33 | — |
| Teduglutidebrand: Gattex | 27 | — |
| Promethazine Hcl | 23 | — |
| Desipramine Hcl | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29,384 across 39 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
- 2009-04-17
- Last updated
- 2022-01-11
- Certified
- 2022-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Barnes's NPI number?
- Edward Barnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568605707, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Barnes's specialty?
- Edward Barnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Barnes located?
- Edward Barnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2286.
- What is Edward Barnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Barnes is (984) 974-5050.
- Does Edward Barnes accept Medicare?
- Edward Barnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Barnes's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Barnes's NPI (1568605707) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.