Quick answers
- Does Valerie J. Barber accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie J. Barber accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Valerie J. Barber see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 229 services for Valerie J. Barber. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie J. Barber's NPI number?
- 1265504443. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Valerie J. Barber, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 229 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)107 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)71 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)25 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie J. Barber is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 600 S 8th StBenld, IL 62009 (217) 835‑7724
- 823 9th StHighland, IL 62249 (618) 654‑9848
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie J. Barber as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fireside Eye Care, P.C.3 clinicians in the group
- Rosenthal Optometric Association Ltd2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fireside Eye Care, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265504443 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians