Dr. David A Escalante

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 37+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. David A Escalante, MD, is an Endocrinology specialist in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Endocrinology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Health Corbin, Knox County Hospital, Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center, Jellico Community Hospital, Rockcastle County Hospital Inc. Dr. David A Escalante also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc. Dr. David A Escalante accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (606) 256-4148 to request Dr. David A Escalante the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 140 Newcomb Ave
Mount Vernon, KY 40456-2728

Phone 1: (606) 256-4148
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name David A Escalante
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5991600678
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Endocrinology (primary specialty)
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Interventional Pain Management

Experience

  • Over 37 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. David A Escalante graduated from medical school in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1427096551
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 2, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, January 9, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. David A Escalante

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. David A Escalante has been primarily specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism for over 37 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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    Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc


Practice Locations

140 Newcomb Ave
Mount Vernon, KY 40456-2728
Phone: (606) 256-4148
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, January 9, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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