DR. NICHOLAS A BARRERAS MD
NPI 1942730742
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Active since June 14, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
4725 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308(954) 771-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2025, Oct 21, 2020, Sep 21, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Nicholas A Barreras Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS A BARRERAS MD (NPI 1942730742) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME163173) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942730742
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS A BARRERASCredential: MD
Location Address4725 N FEDERAL HWYFort Lauderdale, FL 33308-4603
Mailing Address2525 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616-2315 · (312) 565-2000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1942730742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME163173
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 125.070711 (IL), 036.152073 (IL)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License ME163173 (FL)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 036.152073 (IL)
4725 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicholas A Barreras Md 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 ID9537584461
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240507004504
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Barreras reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
4725 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY, HCMG BILLING DEPARTMENT
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 393 clinicians in this Medicare group
Health Service
422 N CASS AVE
Westmont, IL 60559
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
Allergy & Immunology
1000 CENTRAL ST
Evanston, IL 60201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,841 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
186 services96 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
84 services64 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Holy Cross Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Lauderdale, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number100073
Location4725 N Federal HwyFort Lauderdale, FL 33308 · Broward County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33308 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
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

93.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
4725 N FEDERAL HWY
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4725 N FEDERAL HWY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Emergency Medicine
4725 N FEDERAL HWY
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4725 N FEDERAL HWY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4725 N FEDERAL HWY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4725 N FEDERAL HWY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Specialist
4725 N FEDERAL HWY
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4725 N FEDERAL HWY, SUITE 401
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308

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 Nicholas Barreras's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Barreras is 1942730742. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2017.

Where is Nicholas Barreras located?

Nicholas Barreras practices at 4725 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. The listed phone number is (954) 771-8000.

What is Nicholas Barreras's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Nicholas Barreras enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Barreras 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicholas Barreras's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Barreras reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Holy Cross Hospital Inc (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), County Of Dupage Department Of Health (Westmont, IL) and Endeavor Health Medical Group (Evanston, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nicholas Barreras's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Barreras accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Nicholas Barreras 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.

Is Nicholas Barreras affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Barreras is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Barreras was last updated on February 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.