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Pulmonary Disease

Steven J. Escobar, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · Encinitas, CA · San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Steven J. Escobar, MD (Pulmonary Disease) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in La Jolla, CA, Encinitas, CA and San Diego, CA. NPI 1245226117. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Steven J. Escobar, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Pulmonary DiseasePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
30Years since medical school (graduated 1996)
Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Scripps HealthGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Steven J. Escobar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Steven J. Escobar at 4 hospitals: Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Steven J. Escobar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Steven J. Escobar's specialty?
Medicare lists Pulmonary Disease as the primary specialty, and also Critical Care (Intensivists) and Internal Medicine.
Does Steven J. Escobar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven J. Escobar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Steven J. Escobar offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Steven J. Escobar offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Steven J. Escobar?
(858) 554-9100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Steven J. Escobar's NPI number?
1245226117. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Steven J. Escobar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven J. Escobar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Steven J. Escobar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Steven J. Escobar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pulmonologists in La Jolla

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med
Graduation year1996
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245226117
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians