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Active NPI 1578874749 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Gala Markia Barden , MD

Surgery • Memphis, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gala Barden, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Memphis, TN. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Barden delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6027 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 319.

Dr. Barden is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6027 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 319

Memphis, TN 381202128

Telephone 9012263882
Fax 9012263883

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Memphis, TN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -8.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.8 Yrs
State Avg: 26.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
75 Specialists

Practicing in Memphis, TN (682 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
49.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Barden (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Memphis Specialty Average (24.8 Years) 24.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
62 40 $125.00 $72.38
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
59 59 $243.00 $119.40
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
27 14 $184.00 $109.15
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
11 11 $357.00 $159.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN 57585

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX 549694

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.

36 Capital Way, Atoka, TN 380047986

Phone: 9018376801

Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.

1500 W Poplar Ave, Collierville, TN 380170601

Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.

6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 381202113

Phone: 9012260732

Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.

6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 381202113

Phone: 9012263882

Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.

6027 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 381202128

Phone: 9012263882

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2018

Registered at 6027 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 319, MEMPHIS, TN 381202128 (Tel: 9012263882)

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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2018

Registered at 6027 WALNUT GROVE RD STE 319, MEMPHIS, TN 38120 (Tel: 9012263882)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2018

Registered at 965 RIDGE LAKE BLVD STE 103, MEMPHIS, TN 381209446 (Tel: 9012273255)

NPI Profile Active June 23, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 23, 2010

Registered at 1 BAYLOR PLZ, HOUSTON, TX 770303411 (Tel: 7137986078)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 23, 2010

Registered at 7500 KIRBY DR, APT. 1124, HOUSTON, TX 770304300 (Tel: 2818846639)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 23, 2010

Recorded as GALA BARDEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 23, 2010

Surgery (License #549694 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578874749
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 23, 2010
Last Update: September 18, 2018
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

965 Ridge Lake Blvd Ste 103

Memphis, TN 381209446

Phone: 9012273255

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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