2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1881613271 M.D.
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JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. 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
948
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. filed 948 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, prescribing 93% generic.

948
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

948 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2006

NPI 1881613271

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

948 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Louisiana

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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).

JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1301 AMELIA STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70115, with a listed phone of (504) 891-7000. NPI 1881613271 was issued on 07/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARNES 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 948 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1301 AMELIA STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

Provider Details

NPI 1881613271
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 948 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.

948
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,400
Total Day Supply
40,842
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 28, 75-84: 14, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. 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
Clonazepam
79
Aripiprazole
75
Fluoxetine Hcl
63
Alprazolam
61
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
52
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
52
Quetiapine Fumarate
49
Duloxetine Hcl
44
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
42
Lamotrigine
39

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.'s 948 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. wrote 948 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. located?
JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. is located at 1301 AMELIA STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70115. Phone: (504) 891-7000.
What is JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881613271, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Aripiprazole, Fluoxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 948 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPHUS BARNES, M.D.'s NPI is 1881613271 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.
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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