2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1043943863 PA-C
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KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C

Otolaryngology Physician in WINSTON SALEM, 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
246
Medicare Part D claims · 157 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$212.54
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 246 claims across 157 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $212.54 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C filed 246 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2022

NPI 1043943863

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

246 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1043943863. 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.

KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding PA-C credentials at 131 MILLER ST, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103, with a listed phone of (336) 716-4161. NPI 1043943863 was issued on 07/08/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARBER 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 246 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 157 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

131 MILLER ST
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103

Provider Details

NPI 1043943863
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/08/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C 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.

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
WINSTON SALEM, 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).

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 KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$213

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Generic-heavy

KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 246 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.

246
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
157
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
317
Total Day Supply
6,862
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 75, 75-84: 49, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
44
Prednisone
17
Mupirocin
16
Ofloxacin
15
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort
14
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
13
Azelastine Hcl
12
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
12

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C's 246 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C's specialty?
KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C wrote 246 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 157 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C located?
KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C is located at 131 MILLER ST, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103. Phone: (336) 716-4161.
What is KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C's NPI number?
KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043943863, issued on 07/08/2022.
Does KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Prednisone, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C accept Medicare?
KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 246 Part D claims and 157 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C's credentials?
KATHLEEN BARBER, PA-C's NPI is 1043943863 with credentials PA-C. 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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