RALPH J. BARKER MD PHD – NPI #1659457067
Surgery

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

RALPH BARKER is a surgeon located in BRADENTON, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659457067 to RALPH BARKER on October 27, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2086S0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care

The NPI profile was previously updated about 13 years ago on Feb 01, 2013. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RALPH BARKER below.

NPI Profile for
RALPH J. BARKER

NPI Number
1659457067
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RALPH J. BARKER
Credentials
MD PHD
Primary location
2010 59TH ST W
SUITE 2200
BRADENTON, FL 34209-4616
Phone: (941) 794-5621 Fax: (941) 761-1532
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2086S0102X
- Surgery / Surgical Critical Care (Primary)		 FL ME113372
208600000X
- Surgery		 SC LL29087

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2005
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RALPH BARKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BLAKE MEDICAL CENTER
      2020 59TH ST W
      BRADENTON, FL 34209
    • SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL
      4016 SUN CITY CENTER BLVD
      SUN CITY CENTER, FL 33573

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