Erin Esskuchen, CRNP-FNP
NPI 1790163053 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erin Esskuchen, CRNP-FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1790163053).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790163053
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP-FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-123814 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
336 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 | 155 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 120 | $68 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76700 | 25 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $123 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Organ Tissue for Measuring Elasticity76981 | 14 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 220 | 89 |
| Omeprazole | 101 | 41 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 97 | 39 |
| Sucralfate | 65 | 29 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 52 | 52 |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 40 | 21 |
| Imipramine Hcl | 39 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$286 across 15 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
- 2015-05-07
- Last updated
- 2016-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erin Esskuchen's NPI number?
- Erin Esskuchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790163053, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erin Esskuchen's specialty?
- Erin Esskuchen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Erin Esskuchen located?
- Erin Esskuchen's practice location on file with NPPES is 513 Brookwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35209-6862.
- What is Erin Esskuchen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erin Esskuchen is (205) 870-0256.
- Does Erin Esskuchen accept Medicare?
- Erin Esskuchen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erin Esskuchen's NPI active?
- Yes — Erin Esskuchen's NPI (1790163053) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.