Christopher Barron, MD
NPI 1477085561 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Melbourne, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Barron, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in Melbourne, FL (NPI 1477085561).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477085561
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME155176 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,654 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 413 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 218 | $126 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 196 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 158 | $89 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 126 | $39 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 111 | $35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 163 | 62 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 108 | 66 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 57 | 52 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 56 | 25 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 49 | 32 |
| Timolol Maleate | 42 | 18 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$218 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-29
- Last updated
- 2024-01-31
- Certified
- 2024-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Barron's NPI number?
- Christopher Barron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477085561, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Barron's specialty?
- Christopher Barron is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Barron located?
- Christopher Barron's practice location on file with NPPES is 502 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901-5427.
- What is Christopher Barron's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Barron is (321) 727-2020.
- Does Christopher Barron accept Medicare?
- Christopher Barron is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Barron's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Barron's NPI (1477085561) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.