Gary Esper, D.O.
NPI 1982797031 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Erie, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Esper, D.O. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Erie, PA (NPI 1982797031).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982797031
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OS003984L (PA)
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
19 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
483 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 216 | $85 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 59 | $36 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 59 | $52 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Initiated By Patient and Evaluated By Provider94016 | 42 | $23 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 36 | $41 |
| Smoking and Tobacco Use Intensive Counseling, 4-10 Minutes99406 | 29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 642 | 114 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 431 | 109 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 380 | 104 |
| Prednisone | 160 | 89 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 157 | 30 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 142 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,154 across 106 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2010-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Esper's NPI number?
- Gary Esper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982797031, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Esper's specialty?
- Gary Esper is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Esper located?
- Gary Esper's practice location on file with NPPES is 4002 Schaper Ave, Erie, PA 16508-3348.
- What is Gary Esper's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Esper is (814) 464-9145.
- Does Gary Esper accept Medicare?
- Gary Esper is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Esper's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Esper's NPI (1982797031) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.