Collis L Barksdale, M.D.
With over 30 years in family medicine, Collis L Barksdale, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Easley. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4124dNPPES updated 2015-01-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
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 = better3.82%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
3.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
195
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
513
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,475
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.52M
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South 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.
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.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
97 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate 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 2018, attributed to Collis L Barksdale's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 1996)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Collis L Barksdale
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Collis L Barksdale for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Easley 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 Collis L Barksdale
Dr. Barksdale is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Easley, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (864) 365-0290.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Collis L Barksdale
Practice Location
290 Enterprise Dr, Easley, SC 29642-8280
Mailing Address
290 Enterprise Dr, Easley, SC 29642-8280
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