Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sylvester Barnes, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1487882791
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
900 S Clark St Apt 1801
Chicago, IL 60605
(219) 201-9849
Mailing address
945 N 12Th St
Milwaukee, WI 532331305

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2023
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036140935

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487882791. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
820
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$121,186
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 305 89 $82
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 171 69 $365
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 88 29 $125
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 78 36 $75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 54 35 $100
90945 Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 35 19 $89
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 26 25 $137
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 25 22 $13
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 14 14 $182
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 13 12 $19

In context: peer comparison

Among 62 peers in this city , average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$11
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $10.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$11

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
187
Patients
49
Total drug cost
$77,804
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Torsemide Generic 54 21 $1,655
Carvedilol Generic 27 0 $261
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 27 13 $8,708
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 26 15 $45,042
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 16 0 $21,167
Chlorthalidone Generic 13 0 $342
Bumetanide Generic 12 0 $427
Furosemide Generic 12 0 $203

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sylvester Barnes's medical specialty?
Dr. Sylvester Barnes practices Nephrology Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Sylvester Barnes practice?
Dr. Sylvester Barnes practices at 900 S Clark St Apt 1801, Chicago, IL 60605. Office phone: 2192019849.
What is Dr. Sylvester Barnes's NPI?
Dr. Sylvester Barnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487882791, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sylvester Barnes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sylvester Barnes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sylvester Barnes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.