Quick answers
- Does Russell J. Esquivel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell J. Esquivel 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 Russell J. Esquivel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 68 Original Medicare patients and 428 services for Russell J. Esquivel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell J. Esquivel's NPI number?
- 1972682409. 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 Russell J. Esquivel, 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 | 68 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 428 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)225 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)69 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)34 services
- Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes (99316)12 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes56%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Depression54%
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell J. Esquivel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9003 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 323‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell J. Esquivel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scottsdale Inpatient Specialists PLC35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Scottsdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scottsdale Inpatient Specialists PLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arizona College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972682409 |
| 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
- 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