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Dr. Estella Escobar, MD

Pediatrician

Roxbury, MA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Escobar, Pediatrician in Roxbury, MA?

    Dr. Estella Escobar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Roxbury, MA. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Escobar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Escobar’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Escobar’s office at (617) 442-8800.

    Where did Dr. Escobar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Pontificia Univ of Bolivariana Fac of Med Medellin

    Is Dr. Escobar board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Estella Escobar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Escobar speak?

    Dr. Escobar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Escobar typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Escobar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Escobar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Escobar typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Estella Escobar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Escobar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Escobar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Escobar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 442-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Escobar accept in Roxbury, MA?

    Dr. Escobar in Roxbury, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • BMC Health System

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Mass General Brigham

    • Medicaid

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Escobar's office located?

    Dr. Estella Escobar's Primary Practice

    45 Dimock St

    Roxbury, MA 02119

    (617) 442-8800

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    What is Dr. Escobar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Escobar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659443018.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Escobar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Escobar

    What is Dr. Estella Escobar's specialty?

    Dr. Escobar is a Pediatrician near Roxbury, MA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Estella Escobar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Escobar is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Holyoke Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Estella Escobar accepting new patients in Roxbury, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Estella Escobar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Estella Escobar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Escobar's office at (617) 442-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Estella Escobar?

    Please contact Dr. Escobar's office at (617) 442-8800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Escobar's office located?

    Dr. Escobar's office is located in Roxbury, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Estella Escobar have?

    Dr. Estella Escobar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.