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DR. FERNANDO ESCOBAR M.D.
NPI 1548265994
Surgery in Worthington, MN

Active since June 14, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1680 DIAGONAL RD, WORTHINGTON, MN 56187(507) 372-3800(507) 372-3806 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Fernando Escobar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FERNANDO ESCOBAR M.D. (NPI 1548265994) is an individual surgery provider in Worthington, Minnesota, licensed in South Dakota (4993) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548265994
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FERNANDO ESCOBARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1680 DIAGONAL RDWorthington, MN 56187-1008
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074 · (605) 328-6585 · Fax (605) 328-6512
Phone(507) 372-3800
Fax(507) 372-3806
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2019
✔ NPI 1548265994 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SD · 4993✔ Licensed in MN · 53694
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1680 DIAGONAL RD, Worthington, MN 56187
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Other Identifiers 5

Other6459SD · Avera Health Plans
Other22795SD · Sioux Valley Health Plan
Other4997175SD · Blue Cross
Medicaid7301830SD
Other4993SD · Dakotacare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Fernando Escobar M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56187 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

CHARLES OKECHUKWU DIKE MD
Family Medicine
1680 DIAGONAL RD
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187
Nobles County (507) 372-3800
MRS. LISA RAE MILBRANDT PA-C
Physician Assistant
1680 DIAGONAL RD
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187
Nobles County (507) 360-8825
DR. DESTINY JUDKINS M.D, MPH
Emergency Medicine
1680 DIAGONAL RD
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187
Nobles County (507) 372-3800
CHARLES STOLTZ MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1680 DIAGONAL RD
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187
Nobles County (507) 372-3800
DR. VIJAYA B. NALLANI M.D.
Family Medicine
1680 DIAGONAL RD
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187
Nobles County (507) 372-3800
DENISE L BRICKSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1680 DIAGONAL RD
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187
Nobles County (507) 372-3800
BRENNA L TATE CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1680 DIAGONAL RD
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187
Nobles County (507) 372-3800
BARBARA JEAN PIESKE LGSW, LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1680 DIAGONAL RD
WORTHINGTON, MN 56187
Nobles County (507) 372-3800

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 Fernando Escobar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fernando Escobar is 1548265994. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2005.

Where is Fernando Escobar located?

Fernando Escobar practices at 1680 Diagonal Rd, Worthington, MN 56187. The listed phone number is (507) 372-3800.

What is Fernando Escobar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Fernando Escobar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fernando Escobar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Fernando Escobar accept?

Health plans from Medica list Fernando 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fernando Escobar was last updated on July 23, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.