Quick answers
- Does James T. Barker Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James T. Barker Ii 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 James T. Barker Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 1,410 services for James T. Barker Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James T. Barker Ii's NPI number?
- 1922189927. 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 James T. Barker Ii, 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,410 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 61 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)474 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)334 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)158 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)36 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)31 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure66%
- Depression64%
- Anxiety44%
- Arthritis33%
- Diabetes27%
Practice locations
Addresses where James T. Barker Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24 2nd Ave NE, Suite 201Hickory, NC 28601 (828) 324‑9900
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922189927 |
| 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
- 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