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DR. JAMES ESTHER M.D.
NPI 1114987096
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Escondido, CA

Active since March 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
488 E VALLEY PKWY, SUITE 100, ESCONDIDO, CA 92025(760) 739-5400(760) 739-8471 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. James Esther M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ESTHER M.D. (NPI 1114987096) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Escondido, California, licensed in California (A75843) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114987096
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ESTHERCredential: M.D.
Location Address488 E VALLEY PKWY, SUITE 100Escondido, CA 92025-3363
Mailing AddressPo Box 462750Escondido, CA 92046-2750 · (760) 520-8500 · Fax (760) 520-8523
Phone(760) 739-5400
Fax(760) 739-8471
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSR Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical SchoolGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 2021
✔ NPI 1114987096 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A75843
Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

488 E VALLEY PKWY, Escondido, CA 92025
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A758430CA

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

Dr. James Esther M.d. 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 ID9436046570
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040302001434
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

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
15 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92025 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. RAYMOND Y SUNG M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
488 E VALLEY PKWY, SUITE 100
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 739-5400
DR. GREGORY ALAN LANGFORD M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
488 E VALLEY PKWY, SUITE 107
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 432-8800
DR. STEVEN WILLIAM ZGLINIEC M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
488 E VALLEY PKWY, SUITE 314
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 489-1458
DR. JENNIFER C TRUJILLO D.O
Specialist
488 E VALLEY PKWY, 310
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 233-1896
ALEKSANDR V DEMENKO MD
Family Medicine
488 E VALLEY PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 806-5700
MARIA G MIRANDA
Physical Therapy Assistant
488 E VALLEY PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (442) 777-0973
DR. THOMAS G. GOERGEN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
488 E VALLEY PKWY, SUITE 100
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 739-5400
BENJAMIN KANTER MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
488 E VALLEY PKWY, SUITE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
San Diego County (760) 489-1458

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 James Esther's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Esther is 1114987096. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Where is James Esther located?

James Esther practices at 488 E Valley Pkwy Suite 100, Escondido, CA 92025. The listed phone number is (760) 739-5400.

What is James Esther's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is James Esther enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Esther 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Esther was last updated on December 2, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.