2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1578806170 M.D.
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NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in WALTHAM, Massachusetts. 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
77
Medicare Part D claims · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D. filed 77 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in WALTHAM, Massachusetts.

77
Part D claims, 2023

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

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

77 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS 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 NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2013

NPI 1578806170

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

77 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Massachusetts

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

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).

NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 85 1ST AVE, WALTHAM, MA, 02451, with a listed phone of (781) 895-7900. NPI 1578806170 was issued on 04/02/2013. 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 77 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K 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.

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

85 1ST AVE
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Provider Details

NPI 1578806170
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2013

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.. To verify NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

77
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
132
Total Day Supply
3,864
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.63

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Duloxetine Hcl
17

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS 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

NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.'s 77 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.'s specialty?
NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in WALTHAM, Massachusetts. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D. wrote 77 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D. located?
NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D. is located at 85 1ST AVE, WALTHAM, MA, 02451. Phone: (781) 895-7900.
What is NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.'s NPI number?
NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578806170, issued on 04/02/2013.
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 NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D. accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 77 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.'s credentials?
NICHOLAS BARNES, M.D.'s NPI is 1578806170 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.

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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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