Christopher W Barnes, D.O.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

(607) 795-2820Elmira, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NY can see Christopher W Barnes, D.O. in person in Elmira or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (class of 2014), he has been practicing for over 12 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.31/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 19% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 441 Internal Medicine providers in NYSee all Internal Medicine in Elmira12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 1993dNPPES updated 2020-11-20 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

600 Roe Ave Ste 1g, Elmira, NY 14905-1629

Fax: (607) 795-2821
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

81.31/100

New York avg: 87 · 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 = better

52.1%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-30.7 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

374

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

640

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,688

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.70M

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+14%)48%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)23%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$50 received from industry

2 transactions 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 Christopher W Barnes's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 19, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Taxonomy: 207RE0101X

Education & Training

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

571 Saint Josephs Blvd Fl 2, Elmira, NY 14901-3230

Differs from practice location

Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Christopher W Barnes

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher W Barnes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Elmira 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 Christopher W Barnes

Dr. Barnes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Elmira, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (607) 795-2820.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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