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Dr. Joseph Barbara, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Gilroy, CA

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Barbara, Family Medicine Specialist in Gilroy, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Barbara, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gilroy, CA. He has been practicing for over 45 years. Dr. Barbara completed his residency at Seton Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Barbara is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barbara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barbara’s office at (408) 842-0278.

    Where did Dr. Barbara go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Seton Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Seton Med Center

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin

    What languages does Dr. Barbara speak?

    Dr. Barbara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Barbara typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Barbara diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Barbara. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Chemistry
    • Blood
    • Irregular blood test results
    • Unusual blood work
    • Abnormal blood panel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Barbara typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Barbara performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Barbara. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Does Dr. Barbara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Barbara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 842-0278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Barbara accept in Gilroy, CA?

    Dr. Barbara in Gilroy, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Barbara's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Barbara's Primary Practice

    7880 Wren Ave Ste C133

    Gilroy, CA 95020

    (408) 842-0278

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    What is Dr. Barbara's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Barbara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831119486.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barbara?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barbara

    What is Dr. Joseph Barbara's specialty?

    Dr. Barbara is a Family Medicine Specialist near Gilroy, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Joseph Barbara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Barbara is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Marshall Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Joseph Barbara accepting new patients in Gilroy, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Barbara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Barbara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Barbara's office at (408) 842-0278 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Barbara?

    Please contact Dr. Barbara's office at (408) 842-0278 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Barbara's office located?

    Dr. Barbara's office is located in Gilroy, CA.