Michael Barness, M.D.
NPI 1730478991 · Psychiatry Physician · Short Hills, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Barness, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Short Hills, NJ (NPI 1730478991).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730478991
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA06985000 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 88 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 48 | — |
| Bupropion Hcl | 26 | — |
| Clonazepam | 23 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 22 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,472 across 86 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
- 2011-03-28
- Last updated
- 2023-10-13
- Certified
- 2022-05-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Barness's NPI number?
- Michael Barness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730478991, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Barness's specialty?
- Michael Barness is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Barness located?
- Michael Barness's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 Morris Tpke Ste 3005, Short Hills, NJ 07078-2766.
- What is Michael Barness's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Barness is (732) 395-8873.
- Does Michael Barness accept Medicare?
- Michael Barness is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Barness's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Barness's NPI (1730478991) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.