2026 NPPES data Pediatric Cardiology Physician NPI 1144383910 M.D.
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PIERS BARKER, M.D.

Pediatric Cardiology Physician in DURHAM, 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
11
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatric Cardiology Physician avg: 77
Industry payments
$19.56
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PIERS BARKER, M.D. is a Pediatric Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11 claims . Industry payments of $19.56 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PIERS BARKER, M.D. filed 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PIERS BARKER, M.D. 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).

PIERS BARKER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/19/2006

NPI 1144383910

Primary specialty

Pediatric Cardiology Physician

Niche

2,529 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 77

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Pediatric Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Pediatric Cardiology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PIERS BARKER, M.D. is a Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1144383910. 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.

PIERS BARKER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2100 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC, 27710, with a listed phone of (919) 620-4467. NPI 1144383910 was issued on 12/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARKER 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 11 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $611 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.

Pediatric Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,529 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 77 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

2100 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27710

Provider Details

NPI 1144383910
Specialty Pediatric Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PIERS BARKER, M.D. 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.

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
DURHAM, 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 PIERS BARKER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20

Largest payer

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

11
Total Claims
$611
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
29
Total Day Supply
870
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$611

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
27.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.40

Pediatric Cardiology Physician Overview

How PIERS BARKER, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

2,529
Pediatric Cardiology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pediatric Cardiology Physician
77
Avg Claims per Provider

PIERS BARKER, M.D.'s 11 claims are below the specialty average of 77.

Nearby Pediatric Cardiology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Pediatric Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PIERS BARKER, M.D.'s specialty?
PIERS BARKER, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Cardiology Physician and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PIERS BARKER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PIERS BARKER, M.D. wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims totaling $611 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is PIERS BARKER, M.D. located?
PIERS BARKER, M.D. is located at 2100 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC, 27710. Phone: (919) 620-4467.
What is PIERS BARKER, M.D.'s NPI number?
PIERS BARKER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144383910, issued on 12/19/2006.
How many Pediatric Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,529 Pediatric Cardiology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider writes 77 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does PIERS BARKER, M.D. accept Medicare?
PIERS BARKER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11 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 PIERS BARKER, M.D.'s credentials?
PIERS BARKER, M.D.'s NPI is 1144383910 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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