Eson Ekpo, M.D.
NPI 1548729833 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Eson Ekpo, M.D. is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1548729833).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548729833
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A176995 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 71 | 13 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 40 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 34 | — |
| Spironolactone | 28 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | — |
| Ezetimibe |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,851 across 47 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402Phone: (210) 358-0330Fax: (210) 702-6860
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-15
- Last updated
- 2026-05-22
- Certified
- 2026-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eson Ekpo's NPI number?
- Eson Ekpo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548729833, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eson Ekpo's specialty?
- Eson Ekpo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eson Ekpo located?
- Eson Ekpo's practice location on file with NPPES is 9898 Genesee, La Jolla, CA 92037.
- What is Eson Ekpo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eson Ekpo is (858) 824-4134.
- Is Eson Ekpo's NPI active?
- Yes — Eson Ekpo's NPI (1548729833) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.