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NESTOR ESNAOLA MD
NPI 1013021666
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Nestor Esnaola's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nestor Esnaola is 1013021666. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2006.

Q: What is Nestor Esnaola's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nestor Esnaola was last updated on July 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since August 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6550 FANNIN ST STE 1501, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-5141(346) 238-0008 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 21, 2017, Mar 15, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Nestor Esnaola Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NESTOR ESNAOLA MD (NPI 1013021666) is an individual surgical oncology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD446554) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013021666

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X

Provider Legal NameNESTOR ESNAOLACredential: MD

Location Address6550 FANNIN ST STE 1501Houston, TX 77030-2743

Mailing Address6550 Fannin St Ste 1601Houston, TX 77030-2743 · (713) 441-5141

Phone(713) 441-5141

Fax(346) 238-0008

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2026

✔ NPI 1013021666 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2086X0206X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD446554

Definition

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 27549 (SC)

6550 FANNIN ST STE 1501, Houston, TX 77030

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid275491SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nestor Esnaola Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6608834007

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180731003655

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

44 services44 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

25 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450358

Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baytown, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450424

Location4401 Garth RoadBaytown, TX 77521 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450820

Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670077

Location18500 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77094 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670122

Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$176.98 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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