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Active NPI 1417932187 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric R Barron , MD

Ophthalmology • Brownsville, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Barron, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Brownsville, TX. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Barron delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 847 RIDGEWOOD ST.

Dr. Barron is affiliated with South Texas Eye Centers Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

847 Ridgewood St

Brownsville, TX 785208645

Telephone 9565411013
Fax 9565415440
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 South Texas Eye Centers Pa Facility NPI 1053396747

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Brownsville, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs -1.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 36.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Brownsville, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Barron (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Brownsville Specialty Average (36.5 Years) 36.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
374 351 $189.97 $119.48
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
148 95 $135.00 $83.97
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
57 26 $270.00 $23.49
92250 Photography of the retina
50 50 $110.00 $33.90
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
47 47 $100.00 $34.57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
36 32 $2800.00 $512.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
27 27 $230.00 $142.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
21 21 $160.00 $87.54
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
16 13 $1200.00 $317.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX J1863

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
119326002 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

South Texas Eye Centers Pa

847 Ridgewood St, Brownsville, TX 785208645

Phone: 9565411013

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003891763

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1407864101

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. David Hyde , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1518261841

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1649256082

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 10, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 10, 2008

Registered at 847 RIDGEWOOD ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 785208645 (Tel: 9565411013)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 10, 2008

Registered at 847 RIDGEWOOD ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 785208645 (Tel: 9565411013)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 10, 2008

Recorded as ERIC BARRON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 10, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #J1863 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417932187
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 14, 2005
Last Update: June 10, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

847 Ridgewood St

Brownsville, TX 785208645

Phone: 9565411013

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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