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GUSTAVO PULGAR ESCOBAR MD
NPI 1518547108
Hospitalist in Kernersville, NC

Active since April 09, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY, KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284(336) 564-4866 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2026, Oct 2, 2024, Apr 9, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Gustavo Pulgar Escobar Md NPPES

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

GUSTAVO PULGAR ESCOBAR MD (NPI 1518547108) is an individual hospitalist provider in Kernersville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2026-02286) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Harlingen.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518547108
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameGUSTAVO PULGAR ESCOBARCredential: MD
Location Address1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWYKernersville, NC 27284-7146
Mailing AddressPo Box 60447Charlotte, NC 28260-0447
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1518547108 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2026-02286✔ Licensed in TX · V0515
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License V0515 (TX), 2026-02286 (NC)
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY, Kernersville, NC 27284

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12102 Treasure Hills BlvdHarlingen, TX 78550-8736 · Phone (956) 296-1491 · Fax (956) 389-4603

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gustavo Pulgar Escobar 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 ID6901347756
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240919002215
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Gustavo Pulgar Escobar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
Kernersville, NC 27284
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
6631 W CROSS CREEK BEND LN STE 200
Fulshear, TX 77441
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,235 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
18 services11 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Katy, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450847
Location23900 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27284 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Hospitalist
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Hospitalist
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Pediatrics
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Hospitalist
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Pharmacist
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Physician Assistant
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Hospitalist
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284

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 Gustavo Pulgar Escobar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gustavo Pulgar Escobar is 1518547108. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2021.

Where is Gustavo Pulgar Escobar located?

Gustavo Pulgar Escobar practices at 1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy, Kernersville, NC 27284. The listed phone number is (336) 564-4866.

What is Gustavo Pulgar Escobar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Gustavo Pulgar Escobar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gustavo Pulgar Escobar 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gustavo Pulgar Escobar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gustavo Pulgar Escobar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Novant Health Medical Group, LLC (Kernersville, NC) and Memorial Hermann Medical Group (Fulshear, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Gustavo Pulgar Escobar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gustavo Pulgar Escobar accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Gustavo Pulgar Escobar 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 Gustavo Pulgar Escobar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gustavo Pulgar Escobar is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gustavo Pulgar Escobar was last updated on October 13, 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.