Barry Neil Williams, M.D.

Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Barry Neil Williams is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Winston-Salem, NC with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE

(336) 659-9141Winston-Salem, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 43 years in psychiatry & neurology, Barry Neil Williams, M.D. is a long-established addiction medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist in Winston-Salem. A Wake Forest University School of Medicine graduate since 1983, he brings 43+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 6 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Winston-Salem43+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6896dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3000 Bethesda Pl Suite 801 and 802, Winston-Salem, NC 27103-3331

Fax: (336) 659-1456
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.97%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)

1.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.7%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

35

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

138

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,848

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $457k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+25%)57%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
46%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Substance Use Disorders
46%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$14 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Barry Neil Williams's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.39 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1983

    Wake Forest University School of Medicine

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine

Taxonomy: 2084A0401X

Education & Training

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Class of 1983)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3407 Carver School Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105-4756

Differs from practice location

Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Barry Neil Williams

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Barry Neil Williams for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Winston-Salem required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Barry Neil Williams

NPI records show Dr. Williams as active with telehealth listed in Winston-Salem, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 659-9141.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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