Eric Baron, CPO
Eric Baron, CPO is a provider specialising in Orthotist in Santa Barbara, CA, registered under NPI 1003247545. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Santa Barbara, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 13, 2026. Parking is available about 0.20 mi away. There is EV charging 581 ft from the office (ChargePoint) — useful if you are driving in from out of town. The nearest transit stop is 613 ft away, served by State & Calle Palo Colorado. A pharmacy sits 0.42 mi from the entrance (Federal Drug Company), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.22 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Restaurant Domino's 66 ft ~1 min
3006 State Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Mo-We,Su 10:30-24:00; Th off; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00
Restaurant Onigiri & Sushi 184 ft ~1 min
3001 State Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Transit State & Calle Laureles 231 ft ~1 min
Restaurant Flavor Of India 220 ft ~1 min
3026 State Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Mo-Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:30; Su 12:00-15:00,16:30-21:00
Transit State & Calle Laureles 266 ft ~2 min
Coffee Starbucks 294 ft ~2 min
3052 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
Parking 375 ft ~2 min
Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy 504 ft ~2 min
2973 State Street, Santa Barbara 93105
06:00-22:00
EV charging ChargePoint 581 ft ~3 min
Parking 563 ft ~3 min
Transit State & Calle Palo Colorado 613 ft ~3 min
Gas station Shell 616 ft ~3 min
Grocery Trader Joe's 656 ft ~3 min
3025 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
Coffee Brass Bird 805 ft ~4 min
3102 State Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Hotel Holiday Lodge 1,027 ft ~4 min
2825 State Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Parking 0.20 mi ~5 min
Coffee The Daily Grind 0.22 mi ~5 min
2912 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Mo-Su 06:30-14:00
Hotel Town and Country Inn 0.23 mi ~5 min
2800 State Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Hotel Lemon Tree Inn 0.25 mi ~5 min
Grocery Grocery Outlet 0.26 mi ~6 min
2840 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara 93105
07:00-22:00
Gas station 76 0.27 mi ~6 min
2837 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Convenience 76 0.28 mi ~6 min
Grocery Gelson's 0.39 mi ~8 min
3305 State Street, Santa Barbara 93105
06:00-23:00
Pharmacy Federal Drug Company 0.42 mi ~9 min
3327 State Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
NPPES does not list a state licence number for this record. That is not unusual — organizations and some provider types are not required to file one. Verify current licensure with the relevant state board before care.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Orthotist covers
A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive orthotic patient care, including musculoskeletal and neuromuscular anomalies resulting from injuries or disease processes involving the lower extremity, upper extremity or spinal segment/s and positional deformation of the cranium. Orthotists assess specific patient needs, formulate an appropriate treatment plan, implement the treatment plan and provide follow-up care. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 222Z00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222Z00000X | Orthotist | — | — | primary |
| 224P00000X | Prosthetist | — | — |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003247545 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Last updated | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | CPO |
| Practice address |
3010 STATE ST Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 687-7508 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Sum = 55 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.