Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Jose Escobar, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Monica, CA
- NPI 1942703798
- Accepts Medicare
- 8 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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2121 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 904042303
(310) 453-1324
fax (424) 212-5921 - Additional location
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757 Westwood Plz, (Internal Medicine)
Los Angeles, CA 900958358
(310) 825-7375 - Mailing address
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757 Westwood Plz Ste 7501
Los Angeles, CA 900957417
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 13, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2018 — 8 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A165021
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942703798. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,250
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$153,784
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 412 | 179 | $127 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 377 | 191 | $84 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 248 | 243 | $123 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 113 | 111 | $186 | |
99236 |
Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes | 57 | 57 | $223 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 31 | 31 | $139 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 12 | 12 | $88 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 43 peers in Santa Monica Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$88
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $29.57 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $23.44 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $19.26 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $15.24 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
290
Patients
72
Total drug cost
$18,961
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 34 | 19 | $452 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 30 | 13 | $295 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 30 | 29 | $268 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 28 | 11 | $12,954 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | Generic | 26 | 0 | $1,335 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 18 | 0 | $141 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 17 | 0 | $234 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 16 | 0 | $267 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 15 | 0 | $71 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $195 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Jose Escobar's medical specialty?
Dr. Jose Escobar practices Hospitalist Physician in Santa Monica, CA.
Where does Dr. Jose Escobar practice?
Dr. Jose Escobar practices at 2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 904042303. Office phone: 3104531324.
What is Dr. Jose Escobar's NPI?
Dr. Jose Escobar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942703798, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jose Escobar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jose Escobar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jose Escobar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.