2026 NPPES data Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1285655290 MD
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JOHN BARKENBUS, MD

Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in CHARLOTTE, North 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 321 beneficiaries · Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JOHN BARKENBUS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,148 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN BARKENBUS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOHN BARKENBUS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2006

NPI 1285655290

Primary specialty

Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

21 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,148 200% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,382

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 100/100 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.

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).

JOHN BARKENBUS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 501 BILLINGSLEY RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28211, with a listed phone of (704) 444-2400. NPI 1285655290 was issued on 07/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARKENBUS 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 4,148 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 321 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $276K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 21 enrolled providers across 11 states and an average of 1,382 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

501 BILLINGSLEY RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Provider Details

NPI 1285655290
Specialty Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN BARKENBUS, MD 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.

CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER
CHARLOTTE, NC
THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
CHARLOTTE, NC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOHN BARKENBUS, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 4,148 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.

4,148
Total Claims
$276K
Total Drug Cost
321
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,577
Total Day Supply
193,864
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$83K
Generic Drug Cost
$192K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 120, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 108, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN BARKENBUS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
471
Quetiapine Fumarate
238
Risperidone
237
Sertraline Hcl
221
Benztropine Mesylate
188
Aripiprazole
175
Olanzapine
170
Mirtazapine
157
Lorazepam
145
Escitalopram Oxalate
142

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

Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How JOHN BARKENBUS, MD fits within the Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

21
Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
11
States with Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,382
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's 4,148 claims are above the specialty average of 1,382.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's specialty?
JOHN BARKENBUS, MD specializes in Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN BARKENBUS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN BARKENBUS, MD wrote 4,148 Medicare Part D claims totaling $276K in drug costs for 321 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOHN BARKENBUS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN BARKENBUS, MD located?
JOHN BARKENBUS, MD is located at 501 BILLINGSLEY RD, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28211. Phone: (704) 444-2400.
What is JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's NPI number?
JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285655290, issued on 07/22/2006.
Does JOHN BARKENBUS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $83K in brand drug costs.
How many Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 21 Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 11 states in the US. The average Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,382 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN BARKENBUS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Risperidone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN BARKENBUS, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN BARKENBUS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,148 Part D claims and 321 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's credentials?
JOHN BARKENBUS, MD's NPI is 1285655290 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.
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.

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

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