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Active NPI 1548265994 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Fernando Escobar , MD

Surgery • Worthington, MN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Fernando Escobar, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Worthington, MN. Practice services are available at 1680 DIAGONAL RD under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk, new patient outpatient office visit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1680 Diagonal Rd

Worthington, MN 561871008

Telephone 5073723800
Fax 5073723806
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sanford Health Network Facility NPI 1487685970

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Worthington, MN

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 27.7 Yrs
State Avg: 23.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Worthington, MN (770 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
90.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2018)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk
21 21 $1574.00 $181.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
20 20 $264.00 $105.19
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
16 15 $2101.00 $251.98
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope
12 11 $2003.00 $84.31
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
12 12 $1698.00 $71.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SD 4993

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MN 53694

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
7301830 (SD)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dakotacare
4993 (SD)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
4997175 (SD)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Sioux Valley Health Plan
22795 (SD)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Avera Health Plans
6459 (SD)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Charles Dike , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1003143256

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jodi Scott , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1073585667

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1134502131

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Public Health

Dr. Charles Stoltz , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1144267196

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1164429445

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Denise Brickson , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1164480299

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2019

Surgery (License #4993 in SD)

NPI Profile Active February 19, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 19, 2014

Registered at 1680 DIAGONAL RD, WORTHINGTON, MN 561871008 (Tel: 5073723800)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address February 19, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 5074, SIOUX FALLS, SD 571175074 (Tel: 6053286585)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 19, 2014

Recorded as FERNANDO ESCOBAR, M.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 19, 2014

Family Medicine (License #4993 in SD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548265994
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 14, 2005
Last Update: July 23, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 5074

Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

Phone: 6053286585

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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