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Anesthesiology

Shelly L. Barker, MD

Works at hospitals in Cannon Falls, MN · Red Wing, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Shelly L. Barker, MD is an anesthesiologist at 404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Phone: (507) 373-2384. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shelly L. Barker had 235 Original Medicare patients and 272 services. NPI 1447225628. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shelly L. Barker, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Shelly L. Barker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shelly L. 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 Shelly L. Barker see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 235 Original Medicare patients and 272 services for Shelly L. Barker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shelly L. Barker's NPI number?
1447225628. 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 Shelly L. 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 patients235
Services billed to Medicare272
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)51 services
  2. Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)21 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones (01480)19 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (00910)17 services
  5. Anesthesia for total hip replacement (01214)16 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 pressure70%
  • High cholesterol65%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Depression24%

Hospitals where Shelly L. Barker works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shelly L. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Shelly L. Barker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shelly L. Barker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region551 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Minnesota

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447225628
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians