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Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease), Optometry (Primary Eye Care) and General Practice

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

1445 Sheldon Road
Grand Haven, MI 49417

(616) 842-1680

Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD is an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease), optometry (primary eye care) and general practice. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health and Shoreline Vision.

Office Locations

1445 Sheldon Road
Grand Haven, MI 49417

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1266 E Sherman Boulevard
Muskegon, MI 49444

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Some issues Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

laser surgery

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

ophthalmic ultrasound

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD performed more laser surgery, ultrasound corneal pachymetry, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), ophthalmic ultrasound, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD performed more eye procedures, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Top 25%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

ophthalmic biometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	81
doctor visit	664
eye procedures	1740
laser treatment	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	116
doctor visit	630
eye procedures	1818
laser treatment	116

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	741

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1172
Black	23
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	441
From 75 to 84	393
85 and over	244
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	71
doctor visit	675
eye procedures	1706
laser treatment	71

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	748

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1127
Black	31
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	451
From 75 to 84	391
85 and over	218
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	92
doctor visit	761
eye procedures	1513
laser treatment	92

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	864
Female	1476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2196
Black	64
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	892
From 75 to 84	776
85 and over	394
Less than 65	278

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	75
doctor visit	432
eye procedures	1688
laser treatment	75

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	661

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	997
Black	32
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	178
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	99
doctor visit	167
eye procedures	2166
laser treatment	99

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	711

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1037
Black	39
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	463
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	171
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	91
doctor visit	242
eye procedures	1996
laser treatment	91

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	952
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	445
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	148
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	71
doctor visit	279
eye procedures	1906
laser treatment	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	943
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	153
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	84
doctor visit	283
eye procedures	1468
laser treatment	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	773
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	128
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	111
doctor visit	739
eye procedures	1402
laser treatment	111
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	868
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	421
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	140
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	88
doctor visit	978
eye procedures	1121
laser treatment	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	821
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	311
85 and over	133
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Grand Haven, MI were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	89
doctor visit	531
eye procedures	1684
laser treatment	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	403
Female	655

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	989
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	347
85 and over	173
Less than 65	109
65 to 74	429

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Naval Medical Center - Dept of Internal Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

Residency: Naval Medical Center - Dept of Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

Shoreline Vision

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Timothy James Barron, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$563 CLAREON $225	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $131	Centurion $83	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $50	ReSTOR $43	Other $30
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$286 Cataract Equipment $286
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$167 Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System $144	CATALYS SYSTEM $23
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$127 VISULAS 532s $76	VisuMax $27	OPMI Lumera 700 $25
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$64 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $64
Other	$313 ENVISTA $93	LUCENTIS $45	LUMIGAN $30	RayOne Aspheric $27	ACTHAR $25	Other $92

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,399
Gift	$76
Education	$45

Biography

Dr. Timothy Barron is a specialist in general practice, ophthalmology (eye disease), and optometry (primary eye care) in Grand Haven, MI and Muskegon, MI. He is especially interested in eye problems. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Barron is affiliated with Trinity Health. He has an open panel in Muskegon, MI according to Trinity Health.