Joseph Escobar, MD
NPI 1356846620 · Family Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Escobar, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1356846620).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356846620
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A173567 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
384 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 153 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 102 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $180 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 28 | $174 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 25 | $121 |
| Annual Wellness Visit; Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Initial Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 23 | — |
| Lisinopril | 20 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 20 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 19 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$242 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-28
- Last updated
- 2021-09-08
- Certified
- 2021-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Escobar's NPI number?
- Joseph Escobar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356846620, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Escobar's specialty?
- Joseph Escobar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Escobar located?
- Joseph Escobar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 N Vermont Ave Ste 610, Los Angeles, CA 90027-6088.
- What is Joseph Escobar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Escobar is (818) 268-5536.
- Does Joseph Escobar accept Medicare?
- Joseph Escobar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Escobar's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Escobar's NPI (1356846620) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.