Edward J Escobar, DO - Medicare Neurology in Houston, TX

Edward J Escobar, DO is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Houston, Texas. He went to University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership, David P Ellent Pllc and his current practice location is 6400 Fannin St Ste 2800, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 704-7100.

Edward J Escobar is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J6423) 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 1982685434.

Contact Information

Edward J Escobar, DO
6400 Fannin St Ste 2800,
Houston, TX 77030-1534
(713) 704-7100
(713) 704-1262

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEdward J Escobar
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience31 Years
Location6400 Fannin St Ste 2800, Houston, Texas
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:
  • Edward J Escobar attended and graduated from University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982685434
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/04/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587687959
  • Enrollment ID: I20160512000973

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edward J Escobar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982685434NPI-NPPES
153449706OtherTXMDCD GRP TPI MONTGOMERY COUNTY
0035TDOtherTXBCBSTX GRP PROV REC #
00659NOtherTXMDCR GRP PTAN MONTGOMERY CO
DB6392OtherTXRR MDCR GRP PTAN
134275007MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology J6423 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership6608868070596
David P Ellent Pllc701229088537

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. Edward J Escobar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDavid P Ellent Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245777440
PECOS PAC ID: 7012290885
Enrollment ID: O20170202000805

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. Edward J Escobar 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
Edward J Escobar, DO
6400 Fannin St Ste 2070,
Houston, TX 77030-1541

Ph: (713) 704-6731
Edward J Escobar, DO
6400 Fannin St Ste 2800,
Houston, TX 77030-1534

Ph: (713) 704-7100

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