DR. HEATHER DAWN ESCOTO MD
NPI 1679654834
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Charleston, SC
NPI Status: Active since October 17, 2006
Contact Information
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29425
Phone: (843) 792-2123
Some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 30 days.
- Individual
- Female
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About HEATHER ESCOTO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Heather Escoto, a pediatrician established in Charleston, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric hematology-oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679654834 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0207X with license number LL28396 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated May 2026.
- NPI
- 1679654834
- Provider Name
- DR. HEATHER DAWN ESCOTO MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425
- Location Phone
- (843) 792-2123
- Mailing Address
- 119 SWEET ALYSSUM DR LADSON, SC 29456
- Mailing Phone
- (843) 695-0226
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-17-2006
- Last Update Date
- 05-14-2026
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Heather Escoto is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 2001 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 338-4673
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
Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080P0207X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- LL28396
- License State
- SC
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2080P0207X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Pediatrics | 01067267A (IN) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs - HMO
- Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- HSA Eligible Bronze 6000 - HMO
- Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Heather Escoto 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 1679654834, we treat the final digit (4) 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 76. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 76 = 4).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 76 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679654834, enumerated as an "individual" on October 17, 2006.
The provider is located at 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 and the phone number is (843) 792-2123.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0207X and a focus in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: CareSource. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
