Rafael Barrera, MD
NPI 1821169210 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · New Hyde Park, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Barrera, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in New Hyde Park, NY (NPI 1821169210).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821169210
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 189579 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 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
1,019 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 295 | $87 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 221 | $131 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 187 | $235 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 105 | $192 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 62 | $119 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Chest76604 | 59 | $29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$261 across 10 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
- 2006-11-10
- Last updated
- 2009-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Barrera's NPI number?
- Rafael Barrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821169210, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Barrera's specialty?
- Rafael Barrera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Barrera located?
- Rafael Barrera's practice location on file with NPPES is Lijmc-Dept. of Surgery, New Hyde Park, NY 11040.
- What is Rafael Barrera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Barrera is (718) 470-7645.
- Does Rafael Barrera accept Medicare?
- Rafael Barrera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Barrera's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Barrera's NPI (1821169210) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.