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Dr. James Barter, MD

Dr. James Barter, MD

Rockville, MD

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Barter, Gynecologic Oncologist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. James Barter, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Barter graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Gynecology; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Univ Of Ky Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Barter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barter’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barter’s office at (301) 770-4967.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Barter?

    Dr. James Barter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Barter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laparoscopic Surgery, Ovarian Cancer, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Rockville/MD community, Dr. Barter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Barter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: gyn onc, univ of alabama, birmingham, AL USA | GYN ONC, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, BIRMINGHAM, AL USA

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Gynecology; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Univ Of Ky Hosp, Internal Medicine | Duke University Medical Center | University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals | University of Alabama Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Barter board certified as a Gynecologic Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Barter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology , American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1998

    What languages does Dr. Barter speak?

    Dr. Barter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Barter treat?

    As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Barter diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Barter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Growth of Unknown Type in the Uterus
    • Uterine Disease
    • Indeterminate uterine mass
    • Uterine tumor of unknown nature
    • Uterine neoplasm of uncertain behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D390: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of uterus

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • ASC-US Pap smear
    • Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
    • Mildly abnormal Pap test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Ovarian Cyst
    • Ovarian Cysts
    • Ovary Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N83209: Unspecified ovarian cyst, unspecified side

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Early Cervical Cancer
    • Cervical Cancer
    • Carcinoma in situ of cervix
    • Precancerous cervical cells
    • Non-invasive cervical cancer
    • Stage 0 cervical cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D069: Carcinoma in situ of cervix, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Cervical Dysplasia
    • Cervix Disorder
    • CIN 2
    • Moderate Abnormal Cervical Cells
    • Precancerous Cervical Changes
    • Moderate Cervical Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N871: Moderate cervical dysplasia

    What procedures does Dr. Barter perform?

    As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Barter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Barter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
    • Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
    • Abdominal Uterus Removal
    • Open Hysterectomy
    • Uterus and Cervix Removal
    • Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy of Cervix and Vagina
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy
    • Cervix and Vagina Exam
    • Magnified Cervical Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 57452: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina;

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix
    • Cold Knife Conization
    • Laser Conization

    CPT Codes:

    • 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Fibroid Removal
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Fibroid Removal
    • Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
    • Uterine Polyp Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58561: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with removal of leiomyomata

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Laser Treatment
    • Cervical Laser Ablation
    • Laser Cautery of Cervix
    • Cervix Laser Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57513: Cautery of cervix; laser ablation

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy (Vagina and Cervix)
    • Colposcopy
    • Vaginal colposcopy
    • Cervical colposcopy
    • Examination of vagina and cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57420: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present;

    Also known as:

    • Vulvar Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Vulvar Exam with Biopsy
    • Magnified Vulvar Exam
    • External Genital Biopsy
    • Colposcopy of External Genitals

    CPT Codes:

    • 56821: Colposcopy of the vulva; with biopsy(s)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Vaginal and Cervical Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Cervical Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Vaginal and Cervical Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 57421: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present; with biopsy(s) of vagina/cervix

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
    • Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Does Dr. Barter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Barter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 770-4967 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Barter accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Barter in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • CMS

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Barter's office located?

    Dr. James Barter's Primary Practice

    6301 Executive Blvd

    Rockville, MD 20852

    (301) 770-4967

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    Dr. James Barter's Practice 2

    11886 Healing Way Ste 701

    Silver Spring, MD 20904

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    What is Dr. Barter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Barter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871622936.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barter?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barter

    What is Dr. James Barter's specialty?

    Dr. Barter is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Rockville, MD. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Barter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Barter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Barter is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is James Barter accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. James Barter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Barter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Barter's office at (301) 770-4967 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Barter?

    Please contact Dr. Barter's office at (301) 770-4967 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Barter have?

    Dr. James Barter is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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