Dr. Ralph J. Barker
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 16 years
- Graduated from: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2005
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1659457067
Dr. Ralph J. Barker MD PHD
Surgeon
He is located at 2010 59th Street West Suite 2200 in Bradenton, FL 34209. Can help patients with the following: Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Heart Disease, Hyponatremia, Pancreatitis, Urethritis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659457067. Appointment can be made via the phone number (941) 794-5621. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Ralph John Barker, being an surgeon, 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. Ralph J. Barker.
- Abdominal Pain
- Achalasia
- Acute Pain
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia
- Appendicitis
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Boils
- Cancer
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colon Cancer
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis
- Edema
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lymphedema
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Prescription Refill
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ralph J. Barker as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 33 plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) | PPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Silver 24J01-03 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Silver 24J01-07 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueOptions Silver 24J01-19S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze (HSA) 1735 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 1449 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 2139 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 2139E ($50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 2139V ($50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 2342S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Bronze 24L01-01 (Rewards) | EPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold 1535 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold 1535V ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold 1835 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Gold 2344S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Platinum 1451 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Platinum 1457 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Platinum 2345S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver 1443 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver 1443E ($10 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver 1443V ($10 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver 1456 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueSelect Silver 2343S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 24 plans from Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCare Bronze (HSA) 24K01-09 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-03 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-05 (Rewards) | POS · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-25 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K01-31S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-17 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-18 (Rewards) | POS · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-23 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Bronze 24K02-26S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K01-08 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K01-10 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K01-33S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K02-20 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Gold 24K02-28S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K01-04 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K01-07 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K01-34S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K02-15 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Platinum 24K02-29S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K01-02 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K01-06 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K01-32S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K02-21 ($10 Labs / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCare Silver 24K02-27S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 26 plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | with AdventHealth | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | with AdventHealth | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with AdventHealth | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | with AdventHealth | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | with AdventHealth | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | with AdventHealth | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Wellpoint
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Wellpoint
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) | HMO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 1400 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard | HMO · Silver | Participating | 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. Ralph J. 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. Ralph J. Barker is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists)) .
Bills through: West Florida Trauma Network, Llc
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
| Zimmer Biomet | $136 |
| Edwards Lifesciences | $105 |
| Halyard Health | $23 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $265 |
Studies
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2005Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Ralph John Barker affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Ralph John Barker is affiliated with BLAKE MEDICAL CENTER.
Does Dr. Ralph John Barker accept insurance?
Dr. Ralph John Barker is listed in-network for 93 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Wellpoint. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Ralph John Barker?
Dr. Ralph John Barker's office is located at 2010 59th Street West Suite 2200 in Bradenton, FL 34209.
Does Dr. Ralph John Barker have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Ralph John Barker is affiliated with West Florida Trauma Network.
What conditions does Dr. Ralph John Barker treat?
Dr. Ralph John Barker provides treatment for Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Heart Disease, Hyponatremia, Pancreatitis, Urethritis. For the full list see this list.