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LON BRIAN ESKIND MD
NPI 1689605305
Surgery in Charlotte, NC

Active since July 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
1350 S KINGS DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28207(704) 446-1255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2025, Nov 4, 2025, Jul 15, 2024 and 50 more (53 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lon Brian Eskind Md NPPES

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

LON BRIAN ESKIND MD (NPI 1689605305) is an individual surgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9801250) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689605305
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameLON BRIAN ESKINDCredential: MD
Location Address1350 S KINGS DRCharlotte, NC 28207-2134
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Phone(704) 446-1255
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 202553 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1689605305 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 9801250✔ Licensed in WI · 86325
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.
1350 S KINGS DR, Charlotte, NC 28207
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12900 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215-4330 · Phone (414) 649-6000
Location 21021 Morehead Medical Dr, Ste ACharlotte, NC 28204-2990 · Phone (980) 442-2000
Location 31126 N Church St, Ste 201Greensboro, NC 27401-1000 · Phone (336) 235-0866

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100371828WI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.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

Lon Brian Eskind 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 ID8325143423
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070418000495
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28207 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

KRISTINA JASMIN HARRELL MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
1350 S KINGS DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-1422
WILLIAM LANE JR. MD
Internal Medicine
1350 S KINGS DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-4490
LYNN AMY BOARDMAN MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1350 S KINGS DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-1544
MRS. ALKA H PATEL PHARMD
Pharmacist
1350 S KINGS DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-1405
PAULA JEANETTE LASTORIA FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1350 S KINGS DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-1255
GRANT BLANCHARD MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1350 S KINGS DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-1544
MRS. ASHLYNN BRISBEN OVERCASH NP
Nurse Practitioner
1350 S KINGS DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-4490
STACEY HAYNES ARCHER CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1350 S KINGS DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28207
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-1544

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 Lon Eskind's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lon Eskind is 1689605305. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2006.

Where is Lon Eskind located?

Lon Eskind practices at 1350 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207. The listed phone number is (704) 446-1255.

What is Lon Eskind's specialty?

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

Is Lon Eskind enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lon Eskind 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.

What insurance does Lon Eskind accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) and InStil Health and 2 other insurers list Lon Eskind 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 Lon Eskind affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lon Eskind is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lon Eskind was last updated on December 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.