Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Steven Escobar, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1245226117
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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9898 Genesee Ave, 6Th Fl.
La Jolla, CA 920371205
(858) 824-5404
fax (858) 964-3128 - Mailing address
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10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 27, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #C54135
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245226117. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,177
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$143,247
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 402 | 216 | $137 | |
31624 |
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | 180 | 165 | $68 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 112 | 104 | $13 | |
76604 |
Ultrasound scan of chest | 89 | 47 | $63 | |
31628 |
Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | 60 | 59 | $135 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 57 | 57 | $177 | |
32555 |
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | 54 | 25 | $358 | |
31652 |
Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | 47 | 47 | $213 | |
31654 |
Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound | 40 | 39 | $67 | |
31627 |
Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | 32 | 31 | $96 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in La Jolla Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,495
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Device Business Services, INC. | 5 | $961.69 | |
| Ethicon INC. | 3 | $190.87 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $133.58 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $133.29 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $56.32 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $19.16 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
239
Patients
58
Total drug cost
$100,463
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 55 | 35 | $427 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 37 | 0 | $26,627 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 29 | 23 | $262 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $18,720 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $11,549 |
| Spiriva Handihaler (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $12,120 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $13,876 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $540 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $13,888 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 11 | 0 | $189 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Steven Escobar's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Escobar practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Steven Escobar practice?
Dr. Steven Escobar practices at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 920371205. Office phone: 8588245404.
What is Dr. Steven Escobar's NPI?
Dr. Steven Escobar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245226117, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Escobar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Escobar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Escobar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (HCPCS 31624); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.