Quick answers
- Does Carlos J. Esparza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos J. Esparza accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carlos J. Esparza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 153 Original Medicare patients and 2,831 services for Carlos J. Esparza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos J. Esparza's NPI number?
- 1255399630. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carlos J. Esparza, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 153 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,831 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)703 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9965)524 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg (J2919)271 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)230 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 40 mg (J2920)192 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure65%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety27%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Carlos J. Esparza works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos J. Esparza at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320021
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos J. Esparza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3846 Masthead St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos J. Esparza as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carlos J Esparza MD PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other rehabilitation doctors in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carlos J Esparza MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255399630 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians