Quick answers
- Does Richard A. Barker Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. Barker Jr. 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 Richard A. Barker Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 233 Original Medicare patients and 643 services for Richard A. Barker Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard A. Barker Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1972943140. 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 Richard A. Barker Jr., 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 | 233 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 643 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)234 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)203 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)109 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)75 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)13 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 disease55%
- Diabetes48%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
Hospitals where Richard A. Barker Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. Barker Jr. 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.
- ECU Health Medical CenterGreenville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340040
- Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterSalisbury, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340015
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard A. Barker Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Hawthorne LnCharlotte, NC 28204 (704) 384‑5416
- 2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834 (252) 847‑1757
- 612 Mocksville AveSalisbury, NC 28144 (704) 210‑5061
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Barker Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Medical Group, LLC2,430 clinicians in the group
- Vidant Medical Group LLC1,012 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other hospitalists in Charlotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972943140 |
| 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