ERNESTO ESTEBAN DE LA TORRE II MD
NPI 1073592770
Family Medicine in Cullowhee, NC

Active since January 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, STE 114, CULLOWHEE, NC 28723(828) 257-4719(828) 820-8329 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 23, 2026, Jan 7, 2022, Mar 30, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Ernesto Esteban De La Torre Ii Md NPPES

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

ERNESTO ESTEBAN DE LA TORRE II MD (NPI 1073592770) is an individual family medicine provider in Cullowhee, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2007-01817) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073592770
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameERNESTO ESTEBAN DE LA TORRE IICredential: MD
Location Address3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, STE 114Cullowhee, NC 28723-5804
Mailing Address3971 Little Savannah Rd, Ste 114Cullowhee, NC 28723-5804 · (828) 257-4719 · Fax (828) 820-8329
Fax(828) 820-8329
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2026
NPI 1073592770 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2007-01817
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ernesto Esteban De La Torre Ii 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 ID244314573
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080226000422
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340017
Location800 N Justice StHendersonville, NC 28791 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Brevard, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341319
Location90 Hospital Drive PO Box 1116Brevard, NC 28712 · Transylvania County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28723 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.51/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers19 claims36 services$5.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Insertion tray without drainage bag and without catheter (accessories only) A4310
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier12 claims14 services$5.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary catheter anchoring device, leg strap, each A4334
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$4.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Indwelling catheter; specialty type, (e.g., coude, mushroom, wing, etc.), each A4340
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier13 claims22 services$23.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
1 supplier12 claims2,160 services$1.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier11 claims22 services$8.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, HHSB 364
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Counselor (Mental Health)
3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, STE 114
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Physical Therapist
3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, SUITE 113
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Physical Therapist
3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, SUITE 113
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Speech-Language Pathologist
3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES BUILDING, ROOM 132
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, STE 114
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723
Counselor (Mental Health)
3971 LITTLE SAVANNAH RD, HHS 114
CULLOWHEE, NC 28723

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ernesto De La Torre's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernesto De La Torre is 1073592770. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2006.

Where is Ernesto De La Torre located?

Ernesto De La Torre practices at 3971 Little Savannah Rd Ste 114, Cullowhee, NC 28723. The listed phone number is (828) 257-4719.

What is Ernesto De La Torre's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ernesto De La Torre enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernesto De La Torre is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ernesto De La Torre accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Ernesto De La Torre as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ernesto De La Torre affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernesto De La Torre is affiliated with Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital and Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernesto De La Torre was last updated on April 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.