Alec H Esker, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Yuma, AZ

Alec H Esker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Yuma, Arizona. He went to Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Yuma Regional Medical Center and his current practice location is 1390 W 16th St, Yuma, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 344-4325.

Alec H Esker is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 20019) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1245276591.

Contact Information

Alec H Esker, MD
1390 W 16th St,
Yuma, AZ 85364-4430
(928) 344-4325
(928) 344-3084



Physician's Profile

Full NameAlec H Esker
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience40 Years
Location1390 W 16th St, Yuma, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Alec H Esker attended and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245276591
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/28/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436041878
  • Enrollment ID: I20051201000855

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alec H Esker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245276591NPI-NPPES
012568MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 20019 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Yuma Regional Medical CenterYuma, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Yuma Regional Medical Center2062314826288

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameYuma Regional Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194706655
PECOS PAC ID: 2062314826
Enrollment ID: O20040122000526

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Entity NameYuma Gastro Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497074173
PECOS PAC ID: 4981896677
Enrollment ID: O20101013000920

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Alec H Esker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Alec H Esker, MD
1390 W 16th St,
Yuma, AZ 85364-4430

Ph: (928) 344-4325
Alec H Esker, MD
1390 W 16th St,
Yuma, AZ 85364-4430

Ph: (928) 344-4325

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Ashvin K Shah, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2110 W 24th St, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-344-1891    Fax: 928-726-6306
Aleix M. Bazzi, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2095 W. 24th Street, Suite C, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-314-1200    Fax: 928-314-1201
Dr. Vernon Barros Chavez, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1210 W 24th St, Suite 2, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-726-2500    Fax: 928-726-7853
Dr. Julian J. Nicholas, M.D.
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Dr. Jeanne Notto Elnadry, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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