PAUL M. ESPINOZA MD – NPI #1780613455
Phlebology

Phlebology is the medical discipline that involves the diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders, including spider veins, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, congenital venous abnormalities, venous thromboembolism and other disorders of venous origin. A phlebologist has attained a minimum of 50 hours of CME units in phlebology-related courses, and is knowledgeable of and trained in a variety of diagnostic techniques including physical examination, venous imaging techniques such as duplex ultrasound, CT and MR, plethysmographic techniques and laboratory evaluation related to venous thromboembolism. The phlebologist is also trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, which may include compression, sclerotherapy, cutaneous vascular laser, endovenous thermoablation procedures (laser and radiofrequency) endovenous chemical ablation, surgical procedures (e.g., ambulatory phlebectomy, venous ligation), vasoactive medications and the management of venous thromboembolism.

PAUL ESPINOZA is a phlebologist located in LEXINGTON, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780613455 to PAUL ESPINOZA on July 03, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 202K00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Phlebology.

The NPI profile was last updated on May 28, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for PAUL ESPINOZA below.

NPI Profile for
PAUL M. ESPINOZA

NPI Number
1780613455
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAUL M. ESPINOZA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
117 PARK PLACE CT
LEXINGTON, SC 29072-6690
Phone: 0386269075 Fax: (803) 626-1105
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 28, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for PAUL ESPINOZA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidSCGP4726
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
202K00000X
- Phlebology (Primary)
SC 20284
207QA0505X
- Family Medicine / Adult Medicine
SC 20284

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
PAUL ESPINOZA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
      2720 SUNSET BLVD
      WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169

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