DR. CRISTEL ESCALONA MD
NPI 1992909550
Pediatrics in Edinburg, TX

Q: What is Cristel Escalona's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristel Escalona is 1992909550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2007.

Q: What is Cristel Escalona's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristel Escalona was last updated on August 19, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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 June 14, 2007PECOS Enrolled

1201 W. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, UTRGV STUDENT HEALTH, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 665-2511(956) 665-2512 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Cristel Escalona Md NPPES

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

DR. CRISTEL ESCALONA MD (NPI 1992909550) is an individual pediatrics provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (BP1-0017356) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992909550

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CRISTEL ESCALONACredential: MD

Location Address1201 W. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, UTRGV STUDENT HEALTHEdinburg, TX 78539-2835

Mailing Address2102 Treasure Hills Blvd. #3.144.05Harlingen, TX 78550-2835

Phone(956) 665-2511

Fax(956) 665-2512

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 14, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 2016

✔ NPI 1992909550 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · BP1-0017356

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

1201 W. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Edinburg, TX 78539

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Other948557289Myutmb 948557289-commercial Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Cristel Escalona 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78539 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

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 Cristel Escalona's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cristel Escalona is 1992909550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2007.

Where is Cristel Escalona located?

Cristel Escalona practices at 1201 W. University Drive Utrgv Student Health, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 665-2511.

What is Cristel Escalona's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Cristel Escalona enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cristel Escalona is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Cristel Escalona accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Cristel Escalona 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cristel Escalona was last updated on August 19, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.