DR. BARBARA SEARSON O.D.
NPI 1215065065
Optometrist in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Barbara Searson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Searson is 1215065065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Barbara Switala Searson.

Q: What is Barbara Searson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barbara Searson was last updated on May 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR, SUITE 112A, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128(858) 487-5099 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Barbara Searson O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BARBARA SEARSON O.D. (NPI 1215065065) is an individual optometrist in San Diego, California, licensed in California (8869) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215065065

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BARBARA SEARSONCredential: O.D.

Location Address16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR, SUITE 112ASan Diego, CA 92128-2545

Mailing Address12907 Polvera AveSan Diego, CA 92128-1134 · (858) 592-0855

Phone(858) 487-5099

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 2024

NPPES CertifiedMay 29, 2024

✔ NPI 1215065065 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 8869✔ Licensed in WI · 2209-035

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR, San Diego, CA 92128

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Barbara Switala Searson

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Barbara Searson O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9931263605

PECOS Enrollment IDI20111110000682

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92128 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. CHIRAG M SHAH M.D., MPH

Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)

16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

San Diego County (858) 381-0686

DR. KEITH CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON DDS

Dentist

16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR, 201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

San Diego County (858) 485-0200

DR. MORTON STEVEN TUCHIN D.D.S.

Dentist (General Practice)

16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR, SUITE 108
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

San Diego County (858) 676-3993

DR. DAVID J LI DDS, MS

Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)

16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR, #203A
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

San Diego County (858) 487-8900

ANTOINE HALLAK MD, INC

Plastic Surgery

16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR, SUITE 109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

San Diego County (858) 592-9200

DR. SHOU XIN WU PH.D. , L.AC.

Acupuncturist

16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR, SUITE 207
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

San Diego County (858) 673-7788

RANCHO BERNARDO HEARING SERVICES, INC.

Specialist

16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR, SUITE 206
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

San Diego County (858) 485-0909

ANTOINE HALLAK M.D.

Plastic Surgery

16766 BERNARDO CENTER DR, SUITE 109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

San Diego County (858) 592-9200

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Barbara Searson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Searson is 1215065065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Barbara Switala Searson.

Where is Barbara Searson located?

Barbara Searson practices at 16766 Bernardo Center Dr Suite 112A, San Diego, CA 92128. The listed phone number is (858) 487-5099.

What is Barbara Searson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Barbara Searson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barbara Searson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Barbara Searson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 5 other insurers list Barbara Searson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barbara Searson was last updated on May 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.