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DR. BENJAMIN JACOB BARKER M.D.
NPI 1932390432
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since August 08, 2007PECOS Enrolled
8585 PICARDY AVE, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809(225) 215-0800(225) 215-1380 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 8, 2021, Dec 12, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Benjamin Jacob Barker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN JACOB BARKER M.D. (NPI 1932390432) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD203039) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Baton Rouge.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932390432
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN JACOB BARKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address8585 PICARDY AVEBaton Rouge, LA 70809-3748
Mailing Address10311 N Lake Estates AveBaton Rouge, LA 70810-4776 · (504) 638-2128
Phone(225) 215-0800
Fax(225) 215-1380
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1932390432 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD203039
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
8585 PICARDY AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14950 Essen LnBaton Rouge, LA 70809-3738 · Phone (225) 767-0847 · Fax (225) 767-1335

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1506745LA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Benjamin Jacob Barker M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 5

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 hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
111 services61 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
99 services56 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
93 services91 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
61 services59 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
16 services14 patients

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$15.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$57.98 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 20

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

SHIVA CHARAN ANAJI MBBS
Internal Medicine
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 763-4764
DR. TOMMIE GABRIELLE ESPY MD
Emergency Medicine
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 387-7000
BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 237-1818
SARAH CLAIRE SMITH FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 763-4764
DR. HALLI REBECCA SMALL MD
Emergency Medicine
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 636-1900
NEOKIDS LLC
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 433-2830
DR. TAYLOR SCOTT GWIN MD, MPH
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
8585 PICARDY AVE, SUITE 310
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 767-5479
DR. LORENE BROOKE WILEY MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 763-4000

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 Benjamin Barker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Barker is 1932390432. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2007.

Where is Benjamin Barker located?

Benjamin Barker practices at 8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The listed phone number is (225) 215-0800.

What is Benjamin Barker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Benjamin Barker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Barker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Barker was last updated on June 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.