MAURICIO A ESCOBAR JR. MD
NPI 1437389962
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Tacoma, WA

NPI Status: Active since July 17, 2009

Contact Information

311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98405
Phone: (253) 403-4613

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MAURICIO ESCOBAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mauricio Escobar, a provider established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in pediatric surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437389962 assigned on July 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0120X with license number MD60067507 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1437389962
Provider Name
MAURICIO A ESCOBAR JR. MD
Other Name
TONY ESCOBAR MD
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
311 S L ST TACOMA, WA 98405
Location Phone
(253) 403-4613
Mailing Address
311 S L ST TACOMA, WA 98405
Mailing Phone
(253) 403-4613
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-17-2009
Last Update Date
12-06-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Taxonomy Code
2086S0120X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD60067507
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

MD60067507 (WA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
  • Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
  • Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
  • Core Gold 1500 - EPO
  • Core Gold 3000 - EPO
  • Core Silver 3500 - EPO
  • Core Silver 4500 - EPO
  • Core Silver 5000 - EPO
  • Core Silver 7500 - EPO
  • Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Core Standard Gold - EPO
  • Core Standard Silver - EPO
  • PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core - EPO
  • PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core - EPO
  • PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core - EPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
  • HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Mauricio Escobar is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1437389962, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 78. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 78 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 78

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 78 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 78 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1437389962.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pharmacist
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pediatrics
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Occupational Therapist
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pediatrics
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physical Therapist
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physical Therapist
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Orthopaedic Surgery
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physical Therapist
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physical Therapist
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Orthopaedic Surgery
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Surgery
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Clinic/Center (Developmental Disabilities)
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Pediatric)
311 S L ST, MS# 311-3W-GI
TACOMA, WA 98405
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Pediatric)
311 S L ST, MAILSTOP 311-W3-GI
TACOMA, WA 98405
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Pediatric)
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Speech-Language Pathologist
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Genetic Counselor, MS
311 S L ST
TACOMA, WA 98405

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437389962, enumerated as an "individual" on July 17, 2009.

The provider is located at 311 S L ST TACOMA, WA 98405 and the phone number is (253) 403-4613.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0120X and a focus in Pediatric Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.