ROBERT J. BARNES MD – NPI #1609840503
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

ROBERT BARNES is an ophthalmologist located in AURORA, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1609840503 to ROBERT BARNES on February 15, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Feb 29, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ROBERT BARNES below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT J. BARNES

NPI Number
1609840503
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT J. BARNES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1300 N HIGHLAND AVE
SUITE 1
AURORA, IL 60506-1451
Phone: (630) 897-5104 Fax: (630) 897-5089
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ROBERT BARNES

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNA (GEOA)4099504
OTHERBC/BS (GEOA)02201589
OTHERFEINIL36-3500115
MEDICAIDIL36067033
MEDICAIDIL0360670334
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)
IL 36067033

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE OF RUSH UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1982
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ROBERT BARNES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      2000 OGDEN AVENUE
      AURORA, IL 60504
    • LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
      2160 S 1ST AVENUE
      MAYWOOD, IL 60153

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