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Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD

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(Christopher Barber, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease), General Practice and Interventional Cardiology

University of Florida College of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: coronary angioplasty (PTCA), heart stent placement, heart problems

1415 Physicians Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 662-9500

Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD is a cardiologist in Wilmington, NC specializing in cardiology (heart disease), general practice and interventional cardiology. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD is affiliated with Novant Health, Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Main, NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC and NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1415 Physicians Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

Address:

2000 BRABHAM AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546

Address:

800 Jefferson Street
Whiteville, NC 28472

Address:

109 Scotts Hill Medical Drive Suite 204
Wilmington, NC 28411

Address:

109 Scotts Hill Medical Drive Suite 204
Porters Neck, NC 28411

Some issues Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

ambulatory monitoring	31
angioplasty	142
cardiac procedures	1024
cardioversion	25
catheterization	401
diagnostic procedures	163
doctor visit	780
emergency care	25
hospital care	468
inpatient care	469
minimally invasive procedures	414
stent placement (stenting)	144
stress testing	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	642
vascular procedures	240

**Gender**
Male	810
Female	730

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1235
Black	269
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	693
From 75 to 84	476
85 and over	168
Less than 65	203

ambulatory monitoring	37
angioplasty	136
cardiac procedures	932
cardioversion	26
catheterization	371
diagnostic procedures	154
doctor visit	713
emergency care	13
hospital care	350
inpatient care	351
lab tests	153
minimally invasive procedures	390
stent placement (stenting)	138
stress testing	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	562
vascular procedures	226

**Gender**
Male	846
Female	729

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1300
Black	239
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	660
From 75 to 84	531
85 and over	164
Less than 65	220

ambulatory monitoring	19
angioplasty	108
blood draw	89
cardiac procedures	960
cardioversion	27
catheterization	426
diagnostic procedures	213
doctor visit	770
emergency care	40
hospital care	398
inpatient care	399
lab tests	589
minimally invasive procedures	439
nuclear scan	18
preventive care	32
stent placement (stenting)	110
stress testing	83
thyroid function tests	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	494
vascular procedures	274

**Gender**
Male	1920
Female	1536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2916
Black	442
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1414
From 75 to 84	1232
85 and over	428
Less than 65	382

ambulatory monitoring	24
angioplasty	144
blood draw	92
cardiac procedures	1083
cardioversion	30
catheterization	425
diagnostic procedures	188
doctor visit	855
emergency care	21
hospital care	340
inpatient care	341
lab tests	513
minimally invasive procedures	452
nuclear scan	51
preventive care	16
stent placement (stenting)	146
stress testing	199
thyroid function tests	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	487
vascular procedures	239

**Gender**
Male	990
Female	795

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1512
Black	226
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	720
From 75 to 84	629
85 and over	225
Less than 65	211

ambulatory monitoring	10
angioplasty	284
blood draw	47
cardiac procedures	1200
cardioversion	21
catheterization	641
diagnostic procedures	230
doctor visit	799
hospital care	391
inpatient care	362
lab tests	373
minimally invasive procedures	652
nuclear scan	34
outpatient care	29
stent placement (stenting)	258
stress testing	111
thyroid function tests	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	478
vascular procedures	269

**Gender**
Male	1189
Female	908

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1790
Black	261
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	835
From 75 to 84	769
85 and over	271
Less than 65	222

**Gender**
Male	1066
Female	790

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1590
Black	199
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	763
From 75 to 84	686
85 and over	230
Less than 65	177

ambulatory monitoring	22
angioplasty	256
blood draw	50
cardiac procedures	1012
cardioversion	15
catheterization	597
diagnostic procedures	231
doctor visit	638
hospital care	212
inpatient care	213
lab tests	184
minimally invasive procedures	612
nuclear scan	28
preventive care	20
stent placement (stenting)	224
stress testing	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	403
vascular procedures	375

**Gender**
Male	902
Female	687

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1367
Black	169
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	649
From 75 to 84	598
85 and over	0
Less than 65	142

ambulatory monitoring	9
angioplasty	198
blood draw	38
cardiac procedures	849
catheterization	494
diagnostic procedures	210
doctor visit	487
hospital care	180
inpatient care	181
lab tests	159
minimally invasive procedures	493
nuclear scan	23
preventive care	17
stent placement (stenting)	176
stress testing	118
ultrasound (sonogram)	297
vascular procedures	306

**Gender**
Male	883
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1319
Black	129
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	632
From 75 to 84	563
85 and over	192
Less than 65	108

ambulatory monitoring	12
angioplasty	192
blood draw	48
cardiac procedures	949
catheterization	495
diagnostic procedures	208
doctor visit	529
hospital care	199
inpatient care	200
lab tests	182
minimally invasive procedures	494
nuclear scan	22
preventive care	23
stent placement (stenting)	194
stress testing	109
thyroid function tests	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	409
vascular procedures	283

**Gender**
Male	825
Female	664

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1299
Black	141
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	621
From 75 to 84	582
85 and over	182
Less than 65	104

ambulatory monitoring	19
angioplasty	162
blood draw	64
cardiac procedures	584
catheterization	396
diagnostic procedures	154
doctor visit	629
hospital care	81
inpatient care	82
lab tests	250
minimally invasive procedures	395
nuclear scan	17
preventive care	26
stent placement (stenting)	164
stress testing	110
thyroid function tests	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	126
vascular procedures	250

**Gender**
Male	762
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1176
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	517
From 75 to 84	562
85 and over	177
Less than 65	66

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD treated as a cardiologist in Wilmington, NC were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

ambulatory monitoring	21
angioplasty	184
blood draw	62
cardiac procedures	967
cardioversion	23
catheterization	476
diagnostic procedures	194
doctor visit	687
emergency care	24
hospital care	292
inpatient care	289
lab tests	306
minimally invasive procedures	486
nuclear scan	28
outpatient care	29
preventive care	23
stent placement (stenting)	174
stress testing	105
thyroid function tests	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	434
vascular procedures	274

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1019
Female	801

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	216
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1550
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	29

**Age**
75 to 84	662
85 and over	203
Less than 65	183
65 to 74	750

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	34
Cancer	12
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is certified by the Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (1990)

Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Main

NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,212 BRILINTA $1,212
Boston Scientific Corporation	$452 STENTS $140	Vascular Access $139	INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND $91	SYNERGY $21	Rotablator $20	Other $42
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$412 LifeVest $412
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$352 ENTRESTO $352
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$348 SAMSCA $348
Other	$3,285 ELIQUIS $371	STENTS $159	CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $146	Effient $140	SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $132	Other $2,337

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,856
Education	$192
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$13

Research Payments

Dr. Christopher Collins Barber, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $31,381.

Biography

Dr. Christopher Barber's areas of specialization are general practice and interventional cardiology. Dr. Barber's areas of expertise consist of heart problems, coronary angioplasty (PTCA), and heart stent placement. He is affiliated with Novant Health. After attending the University of Florida College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. According to Novant Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Whiteville, NC.

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