JORGE J. ESCOBAR, JR. M.D. – NPI #1447461462
Family Medicine
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
JORGE ESCOBAR, JR. is a physician located in ROMA, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1447461462 to JORGE ESCOBAR, JR. on May 24, 2007. 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 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Aug 12, 2014. 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 JORGE ESCOBAR, JR. below.
NPI Profile for
JORGE J. ESCOBAR, JR.
(more than 19 years ago)
ROMA, TX 78584-5720 Phone: (956) 849-2176 Fax: (956) 849-3439
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine (Primary) |
TX | N5042 |
| 207P00000X - Emergency Medicine |
TX | N5042 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JORGE ESCOBAR, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL101 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
- RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL101 E RIDGE RD
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