DR. BRUCE ALAN BARKER DO
NPI 1548248461
Family Medicine in Bay City, TX

Active since January 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
64.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
2205 AVENUE K, BAY CITY, TX 77414(979) 323-9752(979) 323-9757 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2023, Sep 13, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Bruce Alan Barker Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BRUCE ALAN BARKER DO (NPI 1548248461) is an individual family medicine provider in Bay City, Texas, licensed in Texas (L7305) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Matagorda Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Palacios.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548248461
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRUCE ALAN BARKERCredential: DO
Location Address2205 AVENUE KBay City, TX 77414-5128
Mailing AddressPo Box 2660Bay City, TX 77404-2660 · (979) 323-9752 · Fax (979) 323-9757
Fax(979) 323-9757
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 6, 2023
NPI 1548248461 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in TX · L7305
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License L7305 (TX)
2205 AVENUE K, Bay City, TX 77414

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1320 Main StPalacios, TX 77465-5462 · Phone (361) 972-0095

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1548248461TX
Other8CW948TX · Bcbs-tx
Other1548248461Tricare South

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bruce Alan Barker Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6406741057
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040220000975
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
509 services97 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
134 services91 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
102 services61 patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99439
Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.
90 services23 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
60 services45 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
53 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Matagorda Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bay City, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450465
Location104 7th StreetBay City, TX 77414 · Matagorda County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77414 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

64.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality42.35
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost29.98

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
19%393 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
13%814 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
5%258 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%6,145 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
72%222 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%709 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
41%2,206 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
10%1,444 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
49%2,206 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
6%2,206 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
15%2,206 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers22 claims53 services$6.71 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims314 services$4.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4154
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims5,115 services$0.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier15 claims18 services$40.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2205 AVENUE K
BAY CITY, TX 77414
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2205 AVENUE K
BAY CITY, TX 77414
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2205 AVENUE K
BAY CITY, TX 77414
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2205 AVENUE K
BAY CITY, TX 77414
Family Medicine
2205 AVENUE K
BAY CITY, TX 77414

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bruce Barker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Barker is 1548248461. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2006.

Where is Bruce Barker located?

Bruce Barker practices at 2205 Avenue K, Bay City, TX 77414. The listed phone number is (979) 323-9752.

What is Bruce Barker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Bruce Barker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Barker is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Bruce Barker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Bruce Barker as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Bruce Barker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bruce Barker is affiliated with Matagorda Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Barker was last updated on February 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.