Dr Brian Escala Chavez, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Lake Forest, CA

Dr Brian Escala Chavez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Lake Forest, California. He went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Ku Juey Raymond Chang Inc. and his current practice location is 23331 El Toro Rd, Suite 102, Lake Forest, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (949) 916-9100.

Dr Brian Escala Chavez is licensed to practice in California (license number A76077) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1215974969.

Contact Information

Dr Brian Escala Chavez, MD
23331 El Toro Rd, Suite 102,
Lake Forest, CA 92630-4891
(949) 916-9100
(949) 916-0091

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Brian Escala Chavez
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience24 Years
Location23331 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Brian Escala Chavez attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215974969
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618967290
  • Enrollment ID: I20040514001278

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brian Escala Chavez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215974969NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism A76077 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterLaguna hills, CAHospital
Mission Hospital Regional Med CenterMission viejo, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ku Juey Raymond Chang Inc.660882289517

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Brian Escala Chavez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKu Juey Raymond Chang Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831144104
PECOS PAC ID: 6608822895
Enrollment ID: O20050330001128

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Brian Escala Chavez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Brian Escala Chavez, MD
23331 El Toro Rd, Suite 102,
Lake Forest, CA 92630-4891

Ph: (949) 916-9100
Dr Brian Escala Chavez, MD
23331 El Toro Rd, Suite 102,
Lake Forest, CA 92630-4891

Ph: (949) 916-9100

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Sam Pourbabak, MD
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Sahar E. Lashin, M.D.
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Phone: 949-749-1049    Fax: 949-749-1048
Dr. Ku-juey Raymond Chang, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 23331 El Toro Rd, Suite 102, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: 949-916-9100    Fax: 949-916-0091
Benjamin Milchiker, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 949-357-4430    

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