Joseph Asencion Barrera, FNP
Joseph Asencion Barrera is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Irvine, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joseph Asencion Barrera, FNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Irvine, CA in group practice. With 14+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Irvine area.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 206dNPPES updated 2025-10-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202355.29/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-28.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better38.96%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+33.9 pts)
38.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
80
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
634
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $25k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
$403 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joseph Asencion Barrera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 29, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 512185, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Joseph Asencion Barrera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Asencion Barrera for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Irvine required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joseph Asencion Barrera
Dr. Barrera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Irvine, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 826-4673.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1000 Fivepoint, Irvine, CA 92618-2621
Mailing Address
Po Box 512185, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185
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