Active NPI 1396159042 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Matthew Barker , MD

Anesthesiology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Barker, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2014, Dr. Barker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7010 CHAMPIONS PLAZA DR STE 400.

Dr. Barker is affiliated with Northwest Anesthesiology And Pain Services, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7010 Champions Plaza Dr Ste 400

Houston, TX 770692395

Telephone 2818809180

Fax 8326985171

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northwest Anesthesiology & Pain Services, P.a. Facility NPI 1629027511

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs -9.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1164 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

91.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Barker (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$891.36	$73.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	11	11	$225.00	$27.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	20	19	$180.00	$44.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	14	14	$180.00	$45.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	22	22	$180.00	$46.09
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	14	14	$500.00	$71.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	30	29	$180.00	$45.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	13	13	$180.00	$44.79

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-13

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX U5926

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX BP1-0050294

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwest Anesthesiology And Pain Services, P.a.

7010 Champions Plaza Dr, Houston, TX 770692395

Phone: 8326985320