Quick answers
- Does Jefferson W. Barkley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jefferson W. Barkley 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.
- What is Jefferson W. Barkley's NPI number?
- 1588725261. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Jefferson W. Barkley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 311 S Schifferdecker AveJoplin, MO 64801 (417) 623‑5721
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Joplin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588725261 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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