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IRENE HELEN SANCHEZ-ESPARZA MD
NPI 1730228438
Internal Medicine in Tehachapi, CA

Active since February 06, 2007PECOS Enrolled
20960 SAGE LN, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561(661) 823-2273(661) 823-2277 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Irene Helen Sanchez-esparza Md NPPES

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

IRENE HELEN SANCHEZ-ESPARZA MD (NPI 1730228438) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tehachapi, California, licensed in California (A50850) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730228438
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameIRENE HELEN SANCHEZ-ESPARZACredential: MD
Location Address20960 SAGE LNTehachapi, CA 93561-6408
Mailing Address4200 Buck Owens BlvdBakersfield, CA 93308-4935 · (661) 633-2125 · Fax (661) 633-1892
Phone(661) 823-2273
Fax(661) 823-2277
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1730228438 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A50850
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 ListedPreventive Medicine · Occupational MedicineTaxonomy 2083X0100X · License A50850 (CA)
20960 SAGE LN, Tehachapi, CA 93561
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Irene Helen Esparza M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A508500CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Irene Helen Sanchez-esparza Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Irene Sanchez-esparza reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Bakersfield Family Medical Group Inc
37 mi
Multi-Specialty
4580 CALIFORNIA AVE
Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013912641 (661) 327-4411

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93561 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
$135.05 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $33.76 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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 2

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

NAVPREET KAUR FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
20960 SAGE LN
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (661) 823-2273
DR. TAIGA INOUE MD, MS
Internal Medicine
20960 SAGE LN
TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
Kern County (661) 823-2273

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 Irene Sanchez-esparza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Irene Sanchez-esparza is 1730228438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2007. The provider is also known as Irene Helen Esparza M.D..

Where is Irene Sanchez-esparza located?

Irene Sanchez-esparza practices at 20960 Sage Ln, Tehachapi, CA 93561. The listed phone number is (661) 823-2273.

What is Irene Sanchez-esparza's specialty?

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

Is Irene Sanchez-esparza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Irene Sanchez-esparza is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Irene Sanchez-esparza's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Irene Sanchez-esparza reassigns Medicare benefits to Bakersfield Family Medical Group Inc (Bakersfield, CA). The 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 Irene Sanchez-esparza's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Irene Sanchez-esparza was last updated on January 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.