Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Carlos A. Barba work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Carlos A. Barba at 3 hospitals: Harlingen Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville and Valley Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Carlos A. Barba see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Brownsville, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Carlos A. Barba's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Carlos A. Barba accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos A. Barba accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Carlos A. Barba?
- (956) 621-4981, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Carlos A. Barba's NPI number?
- 1679581359. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Carlos A. Barba works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos A. Barba at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Harlingen Medical CenterHarlingen, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450855
- Valley Baptist Medical Center- BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450028
- Valley Regional Medical CenterBrownsville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450662
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos A. Barba is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 4970 N Expressway, Suite ABrownsville, TX 78526 (956) 621‑4981
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos A. Barba as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Carlos a Barba MD PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Brownsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brownsville, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679581359 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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