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SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C

Chiropractor in TWIN FALLS, Idaho. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 212 beneficiaries · Chiropractor avg: 824
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$34.73
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C is a Chiropractor ([object Object]) practicing in TWIN FALLS, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 212 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $34.73 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C filed 2,810 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TWIN FALLS, Idaho. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2006

NPI 1043301682

Primary specialty

Chiropractor

High-volume

95,153 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,810 241% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 824

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Chiropractor compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Chiropractor share within Idaho

1. Chiropractor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Chiropractor share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C is a Chiropractor provider practicing in TWIN FALLS, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.C., NP-C. NPI: 1043301682. 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.

SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Chiropractor provider holding D.C., NP-C credentials at 844 WASHINGTON ST N STE 400, TWIN FALLS, ID, 83301, with a listed phone of (208) 734-0000. NPI 1043301682 was issued on 09/27/2006. 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 2,810 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 212 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $163K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%. 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.

Chiropractor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 95,153 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 824 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

844 WASHINGTON ST N STE 400
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301

Provider Details

NPI 1043301682
Specialty Chiropractor
Credentials D.C., NP-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-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.

QUICKER CARE PLLC
TWIN FALLS, ID

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 SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$35

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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

SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,810 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.

2,810
Total Claims
$163K
Total Drug Cost
212
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,049
Total Day Supply
110,417
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$120K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Opioid Claims
312 (11.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
94

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 48, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
159
Levothyroxine Sodium
101
Trazodone Hcl
87
Atorvastatin Calcium
76
Prednisone
76
Lisinopril
74
Omeprazole
68
Gabapentin
62
Metoprolol Succinate
55
Meloxicam
54

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

Chiropractor Overview

How SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C fits within the Chiropractor landscape nationally.

95,153
Chiropractor Providers in US
56
States with Chiropractor
824
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C's 2,810 claims are above the specialty average of 824.

Nearby Chiropractor Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Chiropractor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C's specialty?
SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C specializes in Chiropractor and practices in TWIN FALLS, Idaho. Credentials: D.C., NP-C.
How much does SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C wrote 2,810 Medicare Part D claims totaling $163K in drug costs for 212 beneficiaries.
Where is SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C located?
SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C is located at 844 WASHINGTON ST N STE 400, TWIN FALLS, ID, 83301. Phone: (208) 734-0000.
What is SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C's NPI number?
SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043301682, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $120K in brand drug costs.
Does SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C had 312 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%.
How many Chiropractor providers are there in the US?
There are 95,153 Chiropractor providers across 56 states in the US. The average Chiropractor provider writes 824 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Levothyroxine Sodium, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C accept Medicare?
SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,810 Part D claims and 212 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C's credentials?
SAMUEL BARKER, D.C., NP-C's NPI is 1043301682 with credentials D.C., NP-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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