Eric Eschinger, MD
NPI 1720184625 · Gastroenterology Physician · Toms River, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Eschinger, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Toms River, NJ (NPI 1720184625).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720184625
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA07552600 (NJ)
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
19 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
1,144 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 261 | $81 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 152 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 151 | $134 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 145 | $261 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 84 | $96 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 370 | 128 |
| Omeprazole | 334 | 141 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 61 | 61 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 53 | 24 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 47 | 47 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 41 | — |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,292 across 69 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
- 2006-09-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Eschinger's NPI number?
- Eric Eschinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720184625, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Eschinger's specialty?
- Eric Eschinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Eschinger located?
- Eric Eschinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 368 Lakehurst Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755.
- What is Eric Eschinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Eschinger is (732) 914-8282.
- Does Eric Eschinger accept Medicare?
- Eric Eschinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Eschinger's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Eschinger's NPI (1720184625) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.