Edward Escobar, DO
NPI 1982685434 · Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Escobar, DO is a Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1982685434).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982685434
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J6423 (TX)
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
20 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
440 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 | 284 | $128 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 91 | $169 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 40 | $219 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 25 | $183 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $128–$219 (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 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 426 | 105 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 366 | 99 |
| Levetiracetam | 227 | 59 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 178 | 50 |
| Topiramate | 165 | 53 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 158 | 50 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 136 | 30 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,369 across 63 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
- 2005-11-10
- Last updated
- 2016-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Escobar's NPI number?
- Edward Escobar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982685434, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Escobar's specialty?
- Edward Escobar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Escobar located?
- Edward Escobar's practice location on file with NPPES is 6400 Fannin St Ste 2800, Houston, TX 77030-1534.
- What is Edward Escobar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Escobar is (713) 704-7100.
- Does Edward Escobar accept Medicare?
- Edward Escobar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Escobar's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Escobar's NPI (1982685434) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.