Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alexander Escobar, M.D

Anesthesiology · Toledo, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1125 HOSPITAL DR, Toledo, OH 43614
4193836699
Registered in NPPES since 2012
NPI: 1790049229 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Escobar from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Escobar

Dr. Alexander Escobar is an anesthesiology specialist in Toledo, OH, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Escobar performed 376 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Escobar received a total of $507,996 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1415 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Escobar is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 12% volume in OH $507,996 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
376
Medicare services
Top 12% in OH for anesthesiology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
160 $73 $272
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
58 $103 $354
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
40 $51 $191
Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance
An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
24 $99 $689
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
22 $37 $316
Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level
An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement.
19 $106 $762
Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance
An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated.
19 $60 $393
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection.
17 $67 $809
Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older.
17 $10 $122
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$507,996
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $72,571/year across 7 years
Top 0% in OH for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
1,415
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$114,037
2023
$77,488
2022
$102,406
2021
$44,990
2020
$61,352
2019
$89,845
2018
$17,878

Payments by company (2024)

Nevro Corp.
$99,716
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$7,623
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,609
Stryker Corporation
$1,040
PAINTEQ LLC
$283
Abbott Laboratories
$236
Boston Scientific Corporation
$230
Stratus Medical, LLC
$180
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$24
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$23
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$22
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$18
Ethicon US, LLC
$17
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$247,228
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$98,995
Abbott Laboratories
$64,656
Medtronic, Inc.
$27,533
Vertiflex, Inc.
$20,611
PAINTEQ LLC
$20,605
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17,181
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$4,556
Nuvectra Corporation
$2,192
Stryker Corporation
$1,069
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$980
PFIZER INC.
$373
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$263
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$251
Stratus Medical, LLC
$180
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$163
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$129
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$99
Axonics, Inc.
$76
Allergan, Inc.
$71
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$71
Amgen Inc.
$64
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$54
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$54
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$50
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$48
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$47
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$45
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$37
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$35
Almatica Pharma LLC
$34
Allergan Inc.
$33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$23
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Orthogenrx Inc.
$18
Radius Health, Inc.
$18
Ethicon US, LLC
$17
Kaleo, Inc.
$17
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$16
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$15
SI-BONE, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 80.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists in nearby ZIP areas
107
County median income
$60,095
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Escobar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in OH).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Escobar experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Escobar performed 160 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Escobar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Escobar received a total of $507,996 from 42 companies across 1,415 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Escobar's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Toledo?
Dr. Escobar's average Medicare payment per service is $73. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Escobar) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →