Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jerry Barker, M.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Ft Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6801 OAKMONT BLVD STE 101, Ft Worth, TX 76132
8663678768
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1376585422 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Barker from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Barker

Dr. Jerry Barker is a radiology - diagnostic in Ft Worth, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barker performed 9,284 Medicare services across 1,732 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Barker received a total of $1,474 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Barker is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 14% volume in TX$ $1,474 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,284
Medicare services
Top 14% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
1,732
Unique beneficiaries
$179
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~489 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session2,962$284$766
CT guidance for radiation therapy2,029$96$251
Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy849$59$153
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions684$147$379
Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week564$68$159
Radiation treatment delivery,3 or more separate treatment areas, custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beam, compensators, electron beam; 6-10 mev386$186$526
Calculation of radiation therapy dose376$52$135
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device162$96$258
Complex radiation therapy planning139$128$336
Blood draw (venipuncture)129$6$11
Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy129$363$986
High precision radiation therapy planning108$1,434$3,861
Testosterone (hormone) level, total104$25$57
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)104$161$477
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)103$18$41
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)83$138$408
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)56$66$196
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope50$102$258
X-ray during radiation therapy40$11$23
Cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions39$651$2,434
New patient office visit (45-59 min)34$126$366
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved27$353$1,007
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)27$95$279
3d radiation therapy planning25$378$988
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area24$213$576
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min20$65$170
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes20$56$147
Management of cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions11$408$1,309
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.5% high complexity
59.7% medium
39.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,474
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $246/year across 6 years
Top 33% in TX for radiology - diagnostic
15
Companies
23
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,474 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,012
2023
$20
2022
$145
2021
$120
2020
$64
2019
$113

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
RefleXion Medical, Inc.
$949
Elekta, Inc.
$113
Boston Scientific Corporation
$73
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$68
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$49
Olympus America Inc.
$38
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$27
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$25
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$24
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
NeoTract Inc.
$19
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$18
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 77.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Axumin · ERLEADA · FIRMAGON · GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · General - Therapies · Icon · KEYTRUDA · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · REFLEXION MEDICAL RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM · SPACEOAR · UroLift · XTANDI · Zynrelef · iTIND System
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $16 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - Diagnostics within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Barker is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Barker experienced with intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barker performed 2,962 intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Barker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Barker received a total of $1,474 from 15 companies across 23 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Barker's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Ft Worth?
Dr. Barker's average Medicare payment per service is $179. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Barker) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →