Dr Juan R Escobar, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Wilkes Barre, PA

Dr Juan R Escobar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and his current practice location is 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 826-7300.

Dr Juan R Escobar is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD432346) 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 1457546970.

Contact Information

Dr Juan R Escobar, MD
1000 E Mountain Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027
(570) 826-7300
(570) 819-5647



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Juan R Escobar
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience26 Years
Location1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Dr Juan R Escobar graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457546970
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779677562
  • Enrollment ID: I20070925000090

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Juan R Escobar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457546970NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist MD432346 (Pennsylvania)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD432346 (Pennsylvania)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes barre, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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Entity NameGeisinger-hm Joint Venture Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144876137
PECOS PAC ID: 1355676370
Enrollment ID: O20190826000803

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Juan R Escobar, MD
100 N Academy Ave,
Danville, PA 17822-3034

Ph: (570) 271-6144
Dr Juan R Escobar, MD
1000 E Mountain Blvd,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027

Ph: (570) 826-7300

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Hospitalist Doctors in Wilkes Barre, PA

Passang Dolma, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 East Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7399    Fax: 570-808-5647
Mousa Thalji, MBB CH
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7399    
Dr. Oleg Dvulit, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7399    Fax: 570-808-5942
Dr. Virginie Auguste, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 575 North River Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
Phone: 570-552-4450    Fax: 570-552-4455
Sara Aronica, PA-C
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7300    
Dr. Rudy A. Carbaugh, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7333    Fax: 570-808-7325
Colby Rowe Wesner, DO
Hospitalist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-808-7399    Fax: 570-808-5942

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