Derek Escalante, MD
NPI 1770022774 · Otolaryngology Physician · Fort Hood, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Escalante, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Fort Hood, TX (NPI 1770022774).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770022774
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 60312 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$210 across 3 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 (2)
- 1000 Breckenridge St Ste 303Owensboro, KY 42303-0877Phone: (270) 688-2720Fax: (270) 688-2729
- 9040 Fitzsimmons DrJoint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA 98431-1000Phone: (253) 968-0375
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-02-23
- Last updated
- 2025-02-19
- Certified
- 2025-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Escalante's NPI number?
- Derek Escalante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770022774, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Escalante's specialty?
- Derek Escalante is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Escalante located?
- Derek Escalante's practice location on file with NPPES is 36065 Santa Fe Ave, Fort Hood, TX 76544-5060.
- What is Derek Escalante's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Escalante is (254) 288-8000.
- Does Derek Escalante accept Medicare?
- Derek Escalante is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Escalante's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Escalante's NPI (1770022774) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.