James Barker, M.D.
NPI 1922189927 · Psychiatry Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Barker, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1922189927).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922189927
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 200400632 (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
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
1,033 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 | 474 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 334 | $164 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 158 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 36 | $162 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 31 | $107 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$164 (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 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Esketamine Hclbrand: Spravato | 240 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 195 | 55 |
| Lamotrigine | 176 | 49 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 134 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 125 | 34 |
| Clonazepam | 123 | 28 |
| Lumateperone Tosylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$424,477 across 550 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
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2020-10-16
- Certified
- 2020-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Barker's NPI number?
- James Barker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922189927, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Barker's specialty?
- James Barker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Barker located?
- James Barker's practice location on file with NPPES is 24 2nd Ave Ne Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28601-5045.
- What is James Barker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Barker is (828) 324-9900.
- Does James Barker accept Medicare?
- James Barker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Barker's NPI active?
- Yes — James Barker's NPI (1922189927) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.