2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1144925587
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JAMES BAREFIELD

Internal Medicine Physician in COLUMBIA, 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
52
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data reveals: JAMES BAREFIELD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 52 claims across 21 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JAMES BAREFIELD filed 52 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES BAREFIELD 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).

JAMES BAREFIELD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2023

NPI 1144925587

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

52 98% 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).

JAMES BAREFIELD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1144925587. 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.

JAMES BAREFIELD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider at 2 MEDICAL PARK RD, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 434-6956. NPI 1144925587 was issued on 04/04/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAREFIELD 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 52 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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

2 MEDICAL PARK RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1144925587
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/04/2023

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

52
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
87
Total Day Supply
2,484
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.93

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES BAREFIELD 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

JAMES BAREFIELD's 52 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 BAREFIELD.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BAREFIELD's specialty?
JAMES BAREFIELD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina.
How much does JAMES BAREFIELD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BAREFIELD wrote 52 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES BAREFIELD located?
JAMES BAREFIELD is located at 2 MEDICAL PARK RD, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 434-6956.
What is JAMES BAREFIELD's NPI number?
JAMES BAREFIELD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144925587, issued on 04/04/2023.
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 JAMES BAREFIELD accept Medicare?
JAMES BAREFIELD appears in CMS Medicare data with 52 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BAREFIELD's credentials?
JAMES BAREFIELD's NPI is 1144925587. 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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