William Robert Barker, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Wilkes Barre, PA

William Robert Barker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 50 Roosevelt Ter, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 808-8780.

William Robert Barker is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD469005) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1396927364.

Contact Information

William Robert Barker, MD
50 Roosevelt Ter,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-3517
(570) 808-8780
(570) 808-8785



Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam Robert Barker
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience18 Years
Location50 Roosevelt Ter, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • William Robert Barker attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396927364
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/01/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739307190
  • Enrollment ID: I20191029000221

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William Robert Barker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396927364NPI-NPPES
C1-0008525OtherDEMEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD469005 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital
Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866

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Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
William Robert Barker, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-4903

Ph: (570) 271-6144
William Robert Barker, MD
50 Roosevelt Ter,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702-3517

Ph: (570) 808-8780

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Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7399    
Weber Wu, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 175 S Wilkes Barre Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-829-2621    Fax: 570-823-4332
Dr. Melita Konecke, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
Phone: 570-552-7260    Fax: 570-552-7268
Dr. Arundev D Desai, MBBS
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1111 E End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-824-3521    
Stephanie A Gill, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 169 N Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
Phone: 570-491-0126    Fax: 570-230-0013
Madhavi Madhurapantula, D.O.
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