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GUSTAVO ALFREDO PULGAR ESCOBAR MD
NPI 1518547108
Internal Medicine in Harlingen, TX

Q: 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.

Q: What is Gustavo Pulgar Escobar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since April 09, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2102 TREASURE HILLS BLVD, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 296-1491(956) 389-4603 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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

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About Gustavo Alfredo Pulgar Escobar Md NPPES

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

GUSTAVO ALFREDO PULGAR ESCOBAR MD (NPI 1518547108) is an individual internal medicine provider in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (V0515) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518547108

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameGUSTAVO ALFREDO PULGAR ESCOBARCredential: MD

Location Address2102 TREASURE HILLS BLVDHarlingen, TX 78550-8736

Mailing Address23900 Katy Fwy Ste W2100Katy, TX 77494-1323 · (281) 644-8111

Phone(956) 296-1491

Fax(956) 389-4603

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024

Enumeration DateApril 9, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2026

✔ NPI 1518547108 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · V0515✔ Licensed in NC · 2026-02286

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 2026-02286 (NC), V0515 (TX)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

2102 TREASURE HILLS BLVD, Harlingen, TX 78550

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gustavo Alfredo 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.

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

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

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 78550 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

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

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