Bruce Barker, MD
Obesity Medicine Family Medicine
Bruce Barker is an Obesity Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Delaware, OH with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across OH can see Bruce Barker, MD in person in Delaware or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.31/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
801 Ohio Health Blvd Ste 160, Delaware, OH 43015-7883
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202381.31/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better63.5%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-19.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
66
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
162
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,535
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $968k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$45.1k received from industry
85 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
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 Bruce Barker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 14, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Taxonomy: 207QB0002X
Education & Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
5450 Frantz Rd Ste 360, Dublin, OH 43016-4141
Differs from practice location
Virtual Obesity Medicine Care With Bruce Barker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bruce Barker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Delaware 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 Bruce Barker
Dr. Barker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Delaware, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (740) 615-0112.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bruce Barker
Practice Location
801 Ohio Health Blvd Ste 160, Delaware, OH 43015-7883
Mailing Address
5450 Frantz Rd Ste 360, Dublin, OH 43016-4141
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