2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1265473821 M.D.
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GARY BARTON, M.D.

Specialist in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
678
Medicare Part D claims · 364 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$152.57
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GARY BARTON, M.D. is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 678 claims across 364 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $152.57 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GARY BARTON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 678 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GARY BARTON, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2006

NPI 1265473821

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

678 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Specialist share within Arkansas

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Arkansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GARY BARTON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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GARY BARTON, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1265473821. 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.

GARY BARTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 3401 SPRINGHILL DR, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72117, with a listed phone of (501) 945-3343. NPI 1265473821 was issued on 06/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARTON 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 678 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 364 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $532K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

3401 SPRINGHILL DR
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72117

Provider Details

NPI 1265473821
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GARY BARTON, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GASTRO CLINICS OF ARKANSAS PLLC
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 GARY BARTON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$153

Largest payer

Braintree Laboratories, Inc.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GARY BARTON, M.D. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 678 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

678
Total Claims
$532K
Total Drug Cost
364
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
883
Total Day Supply
17,207
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$505K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
133
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
54
Pantoprazole Sodium
35
Linzess
Linaclotide
21
Dicyclomine Hcl
20
Sucralfate
16
Mesalamine Dr
Mesalamine
15
Loperamide
Loperamide Hcl
12
Stelara
Ustekinumab
12
Azathioprine
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Specialist Overview

How GARY BARTON, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

GARY BARTON, M.D.'s 678 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Arkansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARTON.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARY BARTON, M.D.'s specialty?
GARY BARTON, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GARY BARTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GARY BARTON, M.D. wrote 678 Medicare Part D claims totaling $532K in drug costs for 364 beneficiaries.
What is GARY BARTON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GARY BARTON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GARY BARTON, M.D. located?
GARY BARTON, M.D. is located at 3401 SPRINGHILL DR, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72117. Phone: (501) 945-3343.
What is GARY BARTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
GARY BARTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265473821, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does GARY BARTON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GARY BARTON, M.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $505K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GARY BARTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GARY BARTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Peg 3350-Electrolyte, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GARY BARTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
GARY BARTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 678 Part D claims and 364 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GARY BARTON, M.D.'s credentials?
GARY BARTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1265473821 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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