Quick answers
- Does Tovar Escalante accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tovar 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 Tovar Escalante see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 244 Original Medicare patients and 368 services for Tovar Escalante. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tovar Escalante's NPI number?
- 1538798459. 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 Tovar 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 | 244 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 368 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)165 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)161 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)19 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Diabetes42%
- Heart failure39%
Hospitals where Tovar Escalante works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tovar 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.
- Archbold MitchellCamilla, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111331
- Grady General HospitalCairo, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110121
- Memorial Hospital and ManorBainbridge, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110132
Practice locations
Addresses where Tovar Escalante is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 E Shotwell StBainbridge, GA 39819 (229) 246‑3500
- 90 E Stephens StCamilla, GA 31730 (229) 200‑4950
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tovar Escalante as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southland Consolidated Emergency Services LLC69 clinicians in the group
- Southland Bainbridge Hospitalist Group, LLC53 clinicians in the group
- Southland Emergency Medical Services LLC24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Bainbridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bainbridge, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southland Consolidated Emergency Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538798459 |
| 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