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Dr. Maria Escalada, MD
Hercules, CA
35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Escalada, Family Medicine Specialist in Hercules, CA?
Dr. Maria Escalada, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hercules, CA. She has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Escalada graduated from Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine and completed her residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatrics. Dr. Escalada is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Escalada’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Escalada’s office at (510) 741-2111.
Where did Dr. Escalada go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatrics | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University | Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Escalada speak?
Dr. Escalada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Escalada typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Escalada 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. Escalada. 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 here.
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:
- Other Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- General Cancer Screening
- Unspecified Cancer Check
- Screening for Rare Cancers
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1289: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of other sites
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Escalada typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Escalada may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Escalada's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Escalada accept my insurance?
Dr. Escalada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 741-2111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Escalada accept in Hercules, CA?
Dr. Escalada in Hercules, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Escalada's office located?
Dr. Maria Escalada's Primary Practice
500 Alfred Nobel Dr Ste 150
Hercules, CA 94547
(510) 741-2111
What is Dr. Escalada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Escalada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497787899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Escalada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Escalada
What is Dr. Maria Escalada's specialty?
Dr. Escalada is a Family Medicine Specialist near Hercules, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Maria Escalada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Escalada is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Escalada accepting new patients in Hercules, CA?
Yes, Dr. Maria Escalada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Escalada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Escalada's office at (510) 741-2111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Escalada?
Please contact Dr. Escalada's office at (510) 741-2111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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