2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1922783919 MD
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CATHERINE BARKER, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
16
Medicare Part D claims · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$397.96
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CATHERINE BARKER, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 16 claims . Industry payments of $397.96 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CATHERINE BARKER, MD filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CATHERINE BARKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CATHERINE BARKER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2023

NPI 1922783919

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CATHERINE BARKER, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1922783919. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CATHERINE BARKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 792-7365. NPI 1922783919 was issued on 06/19/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARKER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 16 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $185 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1922783919
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/19/2023

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CATHERINE BARKER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$398

Largest payer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

16
Total Claims
$185
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16
Total Day Supply
400
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$185

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.30

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CATHERINE BARKER, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CATHERINE BARKER, MD's 16 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARKER.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CATHERINE BARKER, MD's specialty?
CATHERINE BARKER, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does CATHERINE BARKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CATHERINE BARKER, MD wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $185 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is CATHERINE BARKER, MD located?
CATHERINE BARKER, MD is located at 169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-7365.
What is CATHERINE BARKER, MD's NPI number?
CATHERINE BARKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922783919, issued on 06/19/2023.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CATHERINE BARKER, MD accept Medicare?
CATHERINE BARKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CATHERINE BARKER, MD's credentials?
CATHERINE BARKER, MD's NPI is 1922783919 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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