Shawn Barnes, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Shawn Barnes is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Encinitas, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(760) 487-8344Encinitas, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Shawn Barnes, M.D. has been part of the Encinitas medical community since 2012 in independent practice. With 14+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Encinitas area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Encinitas14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 3106dNPPES updated 2017-11-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

121 West E St., Encinitas, CA 92024

Fax: (307) 242-1069
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.8%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

32

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

53

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

576

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $205k

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.

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, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+22%)56%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
44%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Substance Use Disorders
41%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Tobacco Use Disorder
41%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 14 years in practice

    Established

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1160 N. Coast Hwy 101 #232121, Encinitas, CA 92023-2121

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Long-term

CMS Certification Number: 192008

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Shawn Barnes

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Shawn Barnes for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to Encinitas 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 Shawn Barnes

Dr. Barnes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Encinitas, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 487-8344.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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