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DR. MARIO SALVADOR ESCALANTE M.D.
NPI 1417964065
Pediatrics in Weslaco, TX

Q: What is Mario Escalante's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mario Escalante is 1417964065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2006.

Q: What is Mario Escalante's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mario Escalante was last updated on August 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 days 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.

Active since August 02, 2006

1313 E 6TH ST, WESLACO, TX 78596(956) 968-3111(956) 968-1113 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

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About Dr. Mario Salvador Escalante M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MARIO SALVADOR ESCALANTE M.D. (NPI 1417964065) is an individual pediatrics provider in Weslaco, Texas, licensed in Texas (K1426) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417964065

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MARIO SALVADOR ESCALANTECredential: M.D.

Location Address1313 E 6TH STWeslaco, TX 78596-6601

Mailing Address1313 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 78596-6601 · (956) 968-3111 · Fax (956) 968-1113

Phone(956) 968-3111

Fax(956) 968-1113

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 2026

NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2026

✔ NPI 1417964065 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K1426

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

1313 E 6TH ST, Weslaco, TX 78596

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1209 WEST EDINBURG AVEELSA, TX 78543-9800 · Phone (956) 262-3000 · Fax (956) 262-2800

Location 2104 N Daniel Salinas Blvd Ste BDonna, TX 78537-4898 · Phone (956) 464-3030 · Fax (956) 464-3022

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0921355 01TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

NELDA ANN MONTANO PA

Physician Assistant (Medical)

1313 E 6TH ST
WESLACO, TX 78596

Hidalgo County (956) 968-3111

MS. YOLANDA M MONTANO PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

1313 E 6TH ST
WESLACO, TX 78596

Hidalgo County (956) 968-3111

WILFREDO AVILES, MD P.A.

Pediatrics

1313 E 6TH ST
WESLACO, TX 78596

Hidalgo County (956) 968-3111

AMERICA GONZALES MD

Pediatrics

1313 E 6TH ST
WESLACO, TX 78596

Hidalgo County (569) 968-3111

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 Mario Escalante's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mario Escalante is 1417964065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2006.

Where is Mario Escalante located?

Mario Escalante practices at 1313 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596. The listed phone number is (956) 968-3111.

What is Mario Escalante's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

What insurance does Mario Escalante accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Mario Escalante 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mario Escalante was last updated on August 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 days 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.