JOSE AUGIE ESCOBAR MD
NPI 1942703798
Hospitalist in Santa Monica, CA

Q: What is Jose Escobar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Escobar is 1942703798. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2018.

Q: What is Jose Escobar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Escobar was last updated on February 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since March 16, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404(310) 453-1324(424) 212-5921 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 29, 2021, Apr 29, 2021, Mar 27, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Jose Augie Escobar Md NPPES

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

JOSE AUGIE ESCOBAR MD (NPI 1942703798) is an individual hospitalist provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (A165021) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Los Angeles, and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942703798

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSE AUGIE ESCOBARCredential: MD

Location Address2121 SANTA MONICA BLVDSanta Monica, CA 90404-2303

Mailing Address757 Westwood Plz Ste 7501Los Angeles, CA 90095-7417 · (310) 825-7375

Phone(310) 453-1324

Fax(424) 212-5921

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 21, 2022

✔ NPI 1942703798 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A165021

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A165021 (CA)

2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1757 Westwood Plz, (Internal Medicine)Los Angeles, CA 90095-8358 · Phone (310) 825-7375

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

Jose Augie Escobar 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 ID5991139586

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210727000823

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

511 services223 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

339 services160 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

200 services196 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

112 services111 patients

Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes 99236

This service involves a brief hospital stay for a serious health issue. Patients are admitted and discharged on the same day, typically within 55 minutes. It allows for close monitoring and immediate treatment, ensuring optimal care.

34 services34 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

32 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90404 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

$142.39 typical visit price

range $62.96 – $187.60

Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$109.96 typical visit price

range $20.84 – $153.61

Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

6 suppliers17 claims17 services$44.34 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$46.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), without side rails, without mattress E0295

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier24 claims24 services$52.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers15 claims17 services$13.07 avg. paid by Medicare

Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each E0971

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

3 suppliers12 claims21 services$39.64 avg. paid by Medicare

Wheelchair accessory, positioning belt/safety belt/pelvic strap, each E0978

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

3 suppliers12 claims12 services$20.12 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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