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- 24 2Nd Ave Ne Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28601
About Dr. Barker
James T. Barker, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Hickory, NC specializing in psychiatry. James trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 1999. James is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 1,033 services to 188 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1922189927.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 324-9900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
24 2ND AVE NE STE 201
Hickory, NC 28601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Psychiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cognitive and adjustment
Eating, sleep, and somatic
Geriatric care
Mental Health
Neurodevelopmental and behavioral
Most searched conditions
Anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive
Mood disorders
Psychotic disorders
Substance-related and addictive
Addiction & Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Mood & Depression
Personality and dissociative
Sleep & Wakefulness
Procedures & services
Advanced treatment
Assessment
Most searched procedures
- Anxiety and depression treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Telepsychiatry
Addiction care
Addiction Medicine
Assessments
- Adult ADHD Testing
- Autism testing
- Cognitive Assessment
Brain stimulation
Consultations
Diagnostics
Inpatient care
Interventional psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Sleep Medicine
Specialized care
Therapy
Therapy and care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,033 services · 188 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
474 | More than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
334 | More than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
158 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
36 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
31 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other psychiatrists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other psychiatrists in Hickory 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James T. Barker?
James T. Barker is a psychiatrist in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.
NPI registry
What is James T. Barker's address?
James T. Barker is listed at 24 2Nd Ave Ne Ste 201, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James T. Barker?
The number on file is (828) 324-9900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James T. Barker?
James T. Barker's National Provider Identifier is 1922189927. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did James T. Barker train?
James T. Barker attended Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James T. Barker have?
James T. Barker has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James T. Barker perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James T. Barker the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James T. Barker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James T. Barker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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