ERIC R BARRON M.D.
NPI 1417932187
Ophthalmology in Brownsville, TX

Q: What is Eric Barron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Barron is 1417932187. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2005.

Q: What is Eric Barron's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Barron was last updated on June 10, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 December 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.73/100

CMS Quality Rating

847 RIDGEWOOD ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520(956) 541-1013(956) 541-5440 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Eric R Barron M.d. NPPES

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

ERIC R BARRON M.D. (NPI 1417932187) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (J1863) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417932187

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameERIC R BARRONCredential: M.D.

Location Address847 RIDGEWOOD STBrownsville, TX 78520-8645

Mailing Address847 Ridgewood StBrownsville, TX 78520-8645 · (956) 541-1013 · Fax (956) 541-5440

Phone(956) 541-1013

Fax(956) 541-5440

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateDecember 14, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 2008

✔ NPI 1417932187 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · J1863

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

847 RIDGEWOOD ST, Brownsville, TX 78520

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid119326002TX

Medicare NSC0525460001TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Eric R Barron M.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 ID4082626999

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100322000784

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

374 services351 patients

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012

This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.

148 services95 patients

Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136

This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.

57 services26 patients

Photography of the retina 92250

Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.

50 services50 patients

Imaging of optic nerve 92133

Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).

47 services47 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

36 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownsville, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450028

Location1040 W Jefferson StBrownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78520 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.73/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.8

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

91%314 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Repair prosthetic device, labor component, per 15 minutes L7520

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier15 claims59 services$27.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Frames, purchases V2020

Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$45.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Polishing/resurfacing of ocular prosthesis V2624

Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N

1 supplier16 claims16 services$66.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Fabrication and fitting of ocular conformer V2628

Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N

2 suppliers17 claims17 services$290.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

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