Dr. James T. Barker
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 22 years
- Graduated from: Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University
- Graduation year: 1999
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1922189927
Dr. James T. Barker II M.D.
Psychiatrist
He is located at 24 2nd Avenue Northeast Suite 201 in Hickory, NC 28601. Can help patients with the following: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Eating Disorder, Edema, Learning Disability, Munchausen Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922189927. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 324-9900. He is affiliated with 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. James Thomas Barker, being an psychiatrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James T. Barker.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Amnesia
- Anemia
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
- Anxiety
- Aphasia
- Arthritis
- Asperger Syndrome (AS)
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Control
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Dementia
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Dissociative Fugue
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorder
- Edema
- Fever
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Grief
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypersomnia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Insomnia
- Isolation
- Learning Disability
- Mental Illness
- Migraine
- Mood Disorders
- Munchausen Syndrome
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Online Therapy
- Osteoporosis
- Panic Disorder
- Peptic Ulcer
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phobias
- Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Prescription Refill
- Psychotic Disorder
- Rape and Sexual Assault
- Relationship Issues
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sleepwalking
- Speech Disorders
- Stress
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tics
- Trauma
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. James T. Barker
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James T. Barker as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold RD CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver RD CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James T. Barker is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. James T. Barker is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Psychiatry .
Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):
- HICKORY, NC, 28601-5045
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Alkermes | $277042 |
| Otsuka Pharmaceutical | $251231 |
| Janssen | $232116 |
Other
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $800754 |
| Travel and Lodging | $76788 |
| Food and Beverage | $29232 |
| Consulting | $14542 |
Studies
JC EDWARDS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Graduated in 1999Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. James Thomas Barker affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. James Thomas Barker is affiliated with FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. James Thomas Barker treat?
Dr. James Thomas Barker provides treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Eating Disorder, Edema, Learning Disability, Munchausen Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. James Thomas Barker accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?
Yes, Dr. James Thomas Barker is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. James Thomas Barker?
Dr. James Thomas Barker's office is located at 24 2nd Avenue Northeast Suite 201 in Hickory, NC 28601.