Quick answers
- Does George F. Barker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George F. Barker accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does George F. Barker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 86 Original Medicare patients and 196 services for George F. Barker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George F. Barker's NPI number?
- 1245221696. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for George F. Barker, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 86 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 196 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)60 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)49 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)36 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)17 services
- Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (31500)14 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis58%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
- Diabetes56%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
Hospitals where George F. Barker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George F. Barker at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Parkview Regional Medical CenterFort Wayne, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150021
Practice locations
Addresses where George F. Barker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11104 Parkview Circle DrFort Wayne, IN 46845 (206) 266‑5400
- 11109 Parkview Plaza DrFort Wayne, IN 46845 (260) 425‑6030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George F. Barker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Parkview Health System Inc1,377 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Critical Care (Intensivists) doctors in Indiana →
Other critical care doctors in Fort Wayne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Wayne, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Parkview Health System Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245221696 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians