Benjamin Barker, M.D.
NPI 1932390432 · Internal Medicine Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Barker, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1932390432).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932390432
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD203039 (LA)
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
18 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
380 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 50 Minutes99233 | 111 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 99 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 93 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 61 | $162 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 16 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$162 (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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 60 | 58 |
| Spironolactone | 42 | 32 |
| Prednisone | 35 | 33 |
| Furosemide | 31 | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 25 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | 23 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$118 across 7 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)
- 4250 Essen LnBaton Rouge, LA 70809-2158Phone: (225) 765-3076Fax: (227) 695-1205
- 7435 Bishop Ott DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806-8930Phone: (225) 765-3076Fax: (225) 695-1205
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-08
- Last updated
- 2021-01-08
- Certified
- 2021-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Barker's NPI number?
- Benjamin Barker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932390432, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Barker's specialty?
- Benjamin Barker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Barker located?
- Benjamin Barker's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375.
- What is Benjamin Barker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Barker is (225) 765-4050.
- Does Benjamin Barker accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Barker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Barker's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Barker's NPI (1932390432) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.