Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brett Barker, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
5508 SUMMERHILL RD, Texarkana, TX 75503
9037921292
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1609138916 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Brett Barker is a radiation oncology in Texarkana, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Barker performed 2,398 Medicare services across 2,226 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Barker is 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 43% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,398
Medicare services
Top 43% in TX for radiation oncology
2,226
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~184 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view665$6$36
Screening mammography272$35$146
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)265$27$140
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast174$28$165
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast73$52$295
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)59$21$175
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast56$56$343
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view50$7$36
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views49$8$44
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views45$6$36
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast42$25$145
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast42$25$154
Chest X-ray, 2 views38$8$43
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast38$33$211
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast37$51$299
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast32$63$361
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views29$6$37
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views26$6$35
Foot X-ray, 3+ views26$5$33
Ct scan of chest with contrast25$40$247
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views25$6$33
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan24$83$471
CT scan of chest, without contrast21$36$203
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast21$46$270
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts21$36$192
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views20$8$44
Mri scan of brain without contrast18$51$293
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast18$63$352
Ct scan of leg without contrast18$36$195
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views17$6$34
Knee X-ray, 3 views17$7$38
Bone density scan (DEXA)17$9$40
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views16$6$35
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast15$84$455
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen15$22$117
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast14$48$270
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views13$8$44
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast12$54$299
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast11$36$199
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast11$73$398
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity11$19$114
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.
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
19
Per 100K population
20.6
County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of 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 mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume.

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 chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Barker performed 665 chest x-ray, 1 view 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.
How do Dr. Barker's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Texarkana?
Dr. Barker's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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 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 ↗, 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 →