Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Barker, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1922189927
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
24 2Nd Ave Ne Ste 201
Hickory, NC 286015045
(828) 324-9900
fax (828) 324-8322
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 16, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #200400632
- Medicaid
- NC #891369T
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922189927. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,346
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$148,881
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 679 | 45 | $75 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 417 | 89 | $158 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 139 | 44 | $114 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 51 | 44 | $166 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 47 | 43 | $109 | |
90792 |
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | 13 | 13 | $184 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 156. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$424,477
Transactions
540
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkermes, Inc. | 146 | $141,111.20 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. | 81 | $101,780.12 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 109 | $95,242.46 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 55 | $47,180.34 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 39 | $23,722.84 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 29 | $12,506.95 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 7 | $1,127.97 | |
| ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.) | 27 | $714.53 | |
| Corium, LLC | 13 | $197.88 | |
| Indivior Inc. | 8 | $173.67 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 9 | $139.86 | |
| Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 6 | $133.39 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 6 | $116.42 | |
| Bausch Health US, LLC | 4 | $85.54 | |
| Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $63.99 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,924
Patients
415
Total drug cost
$584,110
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) | Brand | 271 | 63 | $10,056 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 184 | 56 | $4,594 |
| Spravato (Esketamine Hcl) | Brand | 171 | 0 | $227,396 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 169 | 30 | $2,200 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 159 | 44 | $5,739 |
| Clozapine | Generic | 144 | 14 | $10,514 |
| Caplyta (Lumateperone Tosylate) | Brand | 133 | 18 | $259,050 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 121 | 33 | $3,176 |
| Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 112 | 32 | $1,942 |
| Olanzapine | Generic | 95 | 27 | $3,363 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Barker's medical specialty?
Dr. James Barker practices Psychiatry Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. James Barker practice?
Dr. James Barker practices at 24 2Nd Ave Ne Ste 201, Hickory, NC 286015045. Office phone: 8283249900.
What is Dr. James Barker's NPI?
Dr. James Barker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922189927, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Barker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Barker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Barker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.