Overview
Francisco Barrera is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
Dr. Barrera 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.
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Languages Spoken
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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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francisco X. Barrera
Is Dr. Francisco X. Barrera 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 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 specialize in?
While Dr. Francisco X. Barrera 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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francisco X. Barrera has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Francisco X. Barrera'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 accept my insurance?
Dr. Francisco X. Barrera 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 isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Barrera isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Barrera isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Barrera isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Thyroid StormDr. Barrera isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Apolipoprotein C2 DeficiencyDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.
- Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)
- Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2Dr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Barrera isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.