Overview
Francisco Barrera-Echegoyen is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
Licenses
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405
4700 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francisco X. Barrera-Echegoyen
Is Dr. Francisco X. Barrera-Echegoyen a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francisco X. Barrera-Echegoyen is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Francisco X. Barrera-Echegoyen specialize in?
While Dr. Francisco X. Barrera-Echegoyen is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Francisco X. Barrera-Echegoyen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francisco X. Barrera-Echegoyen has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Francisco X. Barrera-Echegoyen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francisco X. Barrera-Echegoyen accept my insurance?
Dr. Francisco X. Barrera-Echegoyen accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- HyperthyroidismDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Thyroid StormDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen isAdvanced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Apolipoprotein C2 DeficiencyDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.
- Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)
- Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal TumorDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Exogenous Cushing's syndromeDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Exogenous Cushing's syndrome.
- Familial HypercholesterolemiaDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- Familial Lipoprotein Lipase DeficiencyDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).
- HypercalcemiaDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5Dr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HypogonadismDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- HypoparathyroidismDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.
- HypopituitarismDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- InfertilityDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Infertility.
- IPEX SyndromeDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about IPEX Syndrome.
- Isolated Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Kallmann SyndromeDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Kallmann Syndrome.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes InsipidusDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
- ObesityDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- OsteoporosisDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- PanhypopituitarismDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Polycystic Ovary SyndromeDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- ProlactinomaDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Rabson-Mendenhall SyndromeDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Toxic Nodular GoiterDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Toxic Nodular Goiter.
- Triple A SyndromeDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Triple A Syndrome.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Barrera-Echegoyen isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.

