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- 16899 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
About Dr. Lipson
Barry K. Lipson, M.D. is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in San Diego, CA. Barry trained at University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1984. Barry is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Barry provided 5,719 services to 826 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1801903513.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 521-2301
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16899 W BERNARDO DR
San Diego, CA 92127
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,719 services · 826 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
272 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
611 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
239 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
84 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
3,720 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
266 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified | Drug given | J7999 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
201 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
189 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in San Diego 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 13 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 4
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Barry K. Lipson specialize in?
Barry K. Lipson is an eye doctor in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where is Barry K. Lipson located?
Barry K. Lipson is listed at 16899 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Barry K. Lipson's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 521-2301. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Barry K. Lipson?
Barry K. Lipson's National Provider Identifier is 1801903513. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Barry K. Lipson train?
Barry K. Lipson attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Barry K. Lipson have?
Barry K. Lipson has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Barry K. Lipson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Barry K. Lipson performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Barry K. Lipson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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