Lew D Barker, MD
Lew D Barker is a Family Medicine specialist based in Turlock, CA with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lew D Barker, MD has practiced family medicine for 48+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2697dNPPES updated 2019-01-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.26%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)
6.26% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
457
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
780
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,825
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $587k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$41 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Lew D Barker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
48 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
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Mailing address
600 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355-4201
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210008
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Lew D Barker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lew D Barker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Turlock 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 Lew D Barker
Dr. Barker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Turlock, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (209) 632-3901.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lew D Barker
Practice Location
1015 E Main St, Turlock, CA 95380-3406
Mailing Address
600 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355-4201
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