Quick answers
- Does John F. Eckford Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John F. Eckford Ii 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 John F. Eckford Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 186 Original Medicare patients and 283 services for John F. Eckford Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John F. Eckford Ii's NPI number?
- 1902979008. 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 John F. Eckford Ii, 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 | 186 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 283 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)49 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)25 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)23 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)22 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)21 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Atrial fibrillation28%
Hospitals where John F. Eckford Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John F. Eckford Ii 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round RockRound Rock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670034
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center PflugervillePflugerville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670128
Practice locations
Addresses where John F. Eckford Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1605 S 31st St, Baylor Scott and White Center for DiaTemple, TX 76508 (254) 215‑0100
- 1701 E Pflugerville Pkwy, Baylor Scott and White Clinic PflugPflugerville, TX 78660 (512) 259‑6000
- 2401 S 31 StTemple, TX 76508 (254) 724‑2459
- 2401 S 31st St Bldg, 35 Baylor Scott and White Roney Bone andTemple, TX 76508 (254) 724‑2663
- 2600 E Pflugerville PkwyPflugerville, TX 78660
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John F. Eckford Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scott and White Clinic2,461 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other general surgeons in Temple
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Temple, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scott and White Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902979008 |
| 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