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DR. PAUL JOSEPH ESCHER MD
NPI 1750957494
Otolaryngology in West Des Moines, IA

Active since June 02, 2021PECOS Enrolled
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 875-9450 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 21, 2026, Jul 28, 2026, Jun 2, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Paul Joseph Escher Md NPPES

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

DR. PAUL JOSEPH ESCHER MD (NPI 1750957494) is an individual otolaryngology provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-56636) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750957494
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL JOSEPH ESCHERCredential: MD
Location Address5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265West Des Moines, IA 50266-8233
Mailing AddressPo Box 424Des Moines, IA 50302-0424
Phone(515) 875-9450
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1750957494 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-56636
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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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

Dr. Paul Joseph Escher 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 ID4789086281
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260610002079
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 50266 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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 13

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

MARGARET ROSEMARY LAMPAREK ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9450
MRS. REBECCA WAYMIRE
Audiologist
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9100
DR. DANIELLE SONIA LIUDAHL M.D.
Otolaryngology
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9450
CHARLOTTE E. DUTCHER AUD
Audiologist
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9450
BROOKE M WELCH AUD
Audiologist
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9450
DR. BRETT JAMES BALDWIN D.O.
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9450
TANNER CANOVA
Physician Assistant
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9450
MS. JENNIFER KAY PERMAN P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 875-9450

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 Paul Escher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Escher is 1750957494. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2021.

Where is Paul Escher located?

Paul Escher practices at 5950 University Ave Ste 265, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 875-9450.

What is Paul Escher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Paul Escher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Escher 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Escher was last updated on September 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 days 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.