Eric R Barron, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Brownsville, TX

Eric R Barron, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Brownsville, Texas. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice South Texas Eye Centers Pa and his current practice location is 847 Ridgewood St, Brownsville, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 541-1013.

Eric R Barron is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J1863) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1417932187.

Contact Information

Eric R Barron, MD
847 Ridgewood St,
Brownsville, TX 78520-8645
(956) 541-1013
(956) 541-5440

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEric R Barron
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location847 Ridgewood St, Brownsville, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Eric R Barron attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417932187
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/10/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082626999
  • Enrollment ID: I20100322000784

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eric R Barron such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417932187NPI-NPPES
119326002MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology J1863 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Valley Baptist Medical Center- BrownsvilleBrownsville, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Texas Eye Centers Pa14563633654

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Eric R Barron allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouth Texas Eye Centers Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053396747
PECOS PAC ID: 1456363365
Enrollment ID: O20060614000217

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Eric R Barron is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Eric R Barron, MD
847 Ridgewood St,
Brownsville, TX 78520-8645

Ph: (956) 541-1013
Eric R Barron, MD
847 Ridgewood St,
Brownsville, TX 78520-8645

Ph: (956) 541-1013

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Brownsville, TX

Jacob S Plotkin, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 847 Ridgewood St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: 956-541-1013    Fax: 956-541-5440
Dr. Carlos Alberto Galvan, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1058 E Los Ebanos Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: 956-541-4828    Fax: 956-541-4568
Angela M Kozak, D.O.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2955 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: 956-542-6945    Fax: 956-546-6900
David Clinton Hyde, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 847 Ridgewood St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: 956-541-1013    Fax: 956-541-5440
Alexander P Sudarshan, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1058 E Los Ebanos Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: 956-541-4828    Fax: 956-541-4568
Dr. Phyllis Chizomam Okereke, M.D
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 110 Uptown Avenue, Suite A, Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone: 956-550-0200    Fax: 956-550-0215

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