Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Barker, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Linville, NC
- NPI 1194704817
- Accepts Medicare
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2139 Linville Falls Highway
Linville, NC 286461045
(828) 733-0270
fax (828) 733-9271 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1045
Linville, NC 286461045
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 17, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #36648
- Medicaid
- NC #8913209
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194704817. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,387
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$64,722
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 211 | 33 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 197 | 99 | $121 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 192 | 113 | $8 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 173 | 23 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 158 | 91 | $86 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 135 | 49 | $13 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 66 | 48 | $170 | |
J3420 |
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | 58 | 23 | $2 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 54 | 54 | $122 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 51 | 35 | $53 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$564
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $430.72 | |
| Almatica Pharma LLC | 4 | $68.53 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 3 | $49.13 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 1 | $15.89 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,800
Patients
1,028
Total drug cost
$235,287
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 445 | 102 | $6,944 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 366 | 106 | $5,920 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 364 | 45 | $192,130 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 339 | 146 | $1,409 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 290 | 81 | $2,099 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 270 | 71 | $2,649 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 223 | 65 | $1,866 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 214 | 63 | $3,651 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 214 | 61 | $4,875 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 203 | 28 | $1,398 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Barker's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Barker practices Internal Medicine Physician in Linville, NC.
Where does Dr. Joseph Barker practice?
Dr. Joseph Barker practices at 2139 Linville Falls Highway, Linville, NC 286461045. Office phone: 8287330270.
What is Dr. Joseph Barker's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Barker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194704817, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Barker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Barker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Barker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (HCPCS J0696); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.