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- 26800 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suite 230, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
About Dr. Barrera
Joseph E. Barrera, M.D. practices endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism in Mission Viejo, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,127 Medicare patients across 1,621 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629054630.
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
- (949) 542-8004
- Email not available
Practice Locations
26800 CROWN VALLEY PKWY SUITE 230
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism 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
Adrenal disorders
Blood sugar disorders
Bone and calcium disorders
Bones
Pituitary
Pituitary disorders
Thyroid
Thyroid disorders
Most searched conditions
Adrenal
Diabetes
Endocrine tumors
Hormone disorders
- Early or delayed puberty
- Excess facial or body hair
- Gynecomastia
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Hormones
Metabolic disorders
Metabolism
Parathyroid
Procedures & services
Adrenal
Adrenal evaluations
Blood sugar management
Bone evaluations
Bone treatments
Diabetes
- Automated Insulin System Setup
- Blood Ketone Monitoring
- C-Peptide Test
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Data Review
- Starting Insulin Therapy
- Medical nutrition therapy
Diabetes education
Genetic evaluations
Hormone treatments
- Growth Hormone Injections
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
- Estrogen and Progesterone Therapy
Hormones
Metabolic evaluations
Metabolism
Parathyroid
Pituitary
Pituitary evaluations
Routine Blood Tests
Thyroid
- Thyroid Uptake and Scan
- Thyroid Cyst Alcohol Ablation
Thyroid procedures
- Thyroid Antibody Testing
- Thyroid Medication Adjustment
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation
Weight & Metabolism
Women's health
Most searched procedures
Diabetes preventive care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,621 services · 1,127 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
58 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
57 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | Treatment | 95251 |
54 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
552 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
476 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
57 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | Lab test | 84439 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
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.
Other endocrinologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other endocrinologists in Mission Viejo 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joseph E. Barrera's specialty?
Joseph E. Barrera is an endocrinologist in Mission Viejo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joseph E. Barrera?
Joseph E. Barrera is listed at 26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Suite 230, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joseph E. Barrera?
The number on file is (949) 542-8004. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph E. Barrera's NPI number?
Joseph E. Barrera's National Provider Identifier is 1629054630. 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
What is Joseph E. Barrera's education?
Joseph E. Barrera attended Other, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph E. Barrera been practicing?
Joseph E. Barrera has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joseph E. Barrera known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph E. Barrera performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue and dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine; provides treatments such as continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph E. Barrera confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph E. Barrera. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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