Dr David Escalante, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Jellico, TN

Dr David Escalante, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Jellico, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Appalachia Health Services, Memorial Hospital, Inc., Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc. and his current practice location is 292 N Main St, Jellico, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 784-3600.

Dr David Escalante is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 25677) 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 1427096551.

Contact Information

Dr David Escalante, MD
292 N Main St,
Jellico, TN 37762-2132
(423) 784-3600
(423) 784-4602

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Escalante
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience37 Years
Location292 N Main St, Jellico, Tennessee
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 David Escalante graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427096551
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/22/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991600678
  • Enrollment ID: I20080516000161

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Escalante such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427096551NPI-NPPES
100010513MedicaidTN
3117289MedicaidTN
64920259MedicaidKY
0200243OtherTNBCBST
3088412MedicaidTN
3088416MedicaidTN
4102780OtherTNBCBS OF TN
TN0102MedicaidTN
TN0102OtherTNCOMMERCIAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 25677 (Tennessee)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD0000025677 (Tennessee)Secondary
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 30671 (Kentucky)Secondary
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 25677 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.Mount vernon, KYHospital
Baptist Health CorbinCorbin, KYHospital
Manchester Memorial HospitalManchester, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Appalachia Health Services05471652272
Memorial Hospital, Inc.448661614147
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.610372743332

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 David Escalante allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326091448
PECOS PAC ID: 5698689909
Enrollment ID: O20031119000300
Entity NameEphraim Mcdowell Health Resource Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487708533
PECOS PAC ID: 7517876956
Enrollment ID: O20031218000776
Entity NameRockcastle County Hospital, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104890714
PECOS PAC ID: 6103727433
Enrollment ID: O20040119000523
Entity NameMemorial Hospital, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831150119
PECOS PAC ID: 4486616141
Enrollment ID: O20041103001183
Entity NameEphraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center Incorporated
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316141351
PECOS PAC ID: 3375506447
Enrollment ID: O20041109001051

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 David Escalante 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 David Escalante, MD
292 N Main St,
Jellico, TN 37762-2132

Ph: (423) 784-3600
Dr David Escalante, MD
292 N Main St,
Jellico, TN 37762-2132

Ph: (423) 784-3600

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Phone: 423-784-1197    Fax: 423-784-1123

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