Jose Escobar, MD
NPI 1942703798 · Hospitalist Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Escobar, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1942703798).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942703798
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A165021 (CA)
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 tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,268 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 | 511 | $82 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 339 | $123 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 200 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 112 | $180 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Same-Day Admission and Discharge With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 85 Minutes99236 | 34 | $216 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 23 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 22 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$88 across 4 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)
- 757 Westwood Plz(internal Medicine)Los Angeles, CA 90095-8358Phone: (310) 825-7375
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-16
- Last updated
- 2024-02-13
- Certified
- 2022-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Escobar's NPI number?
- Jose Escobar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942703798, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Escobar's specialty?
- Jose Escobar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Escobar located?
- Jose Escobar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2303.
- What is Jose Escobar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Escobar is (310) 453-1324.
- Does Jose Escobar accept Medicare?
- Jose Escobar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Escobar's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Escobar's NPI (1942703798) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.