Russell Esquivel, MD
NPI 1972682409 · Hospitalist Physician · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Esquivel, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1972682409).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972682409
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36216 (AZ)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
340 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 225 | $103 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 69 | $71 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 34 | $174 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 12 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$174 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 | 25 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 46 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 41 | 25 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 38 | 23 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 28 | — |
| Risperidone | 26 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-03
- Last updated
- 2014-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Esquivel's NPI number?
- Russell Esquivel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972682409, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Esquivel's specialty?
- Russell Esquivel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russell Esquivel located?
- Russell Esquivel's practice location on file with NPPES is 8328 E. Hartford Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
- What is Russell Esquivel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Esquivel is (480) 214-9720.
- Does Russell Esquivel accept Medicare?
- Russell Esquivel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Esquivel's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Esquivel's NPI (1972682409) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.