Quick answers
- Does Jose C. Alonso Escalante accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose C. Alonso Escalante 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 Jose C. Alonso Escalante see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 64 Original Medicare patients and 119 services for Jose C. Alonso Escalante. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose C. Alonso Escalante's NPI number?
- 1457883514. 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 Jose C. Alonso Escalante, 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 | 64 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 119 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)23 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).
- High blood pressure73%
- High cholesterol69%
- Anxiety42%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes34%
- Depression33%
Hospitals where Jose C. Alonso Escalante works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose C. Alonso Escalante 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.
- Centura St. Catherine-Dodge CityDodge City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170175
- Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260065
- Ozarks HealthcareWest Plains, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260078
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose C. Alonso Escalante is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 N Kentucky AveWest Plains, MO 65775
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose C. Alonso Escalante as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ozarks Medical Center156 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in West Plains
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Plains, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ozarks Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457883514 |
| 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