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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Escalante, Endocrinologist in Jellico, TN?
Dr. David Escalante, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Jellico, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Escalante graduated from Universidad De Montemorelos, Escuela De Medicina and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Escalante is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Escalante’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Escalante’s office at (606) 256-4148.
Where did Dr. Escalante go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University De Montemorelos, Esc De Med, Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico | Universidad De Montemorelos, Escuela De Medicina
Is Dr. Escalante board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. David Escalante, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Escalante speak?
Dr. Escalante and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Escalante typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Escalante 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. Escalante. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Escalante typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Escalante performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Escalante. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Escalante accept my insurance?
Dr. Escalante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 256-4148 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Escalante accept in Jellico, TN?
Dr. Escalante in Jellico, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Escalante's office located?
What is Dr. Escalante's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Escalante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427096551.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Escalante?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Escalante
What is Dr. David Escalante's specialty?
Dr. Escalante is a Endocrinologist near Jellico, TN.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. David Escalante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Escalante is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Baptist Health Richmond, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center, The University Of Tennessee 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
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Is David Escalante accepting new patients in Jellico, TN?
Yes, Dr. David Escalante is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Escalante offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Escalante's office at (606) 256-4148 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Escalante?
Please contact Dr. Escalante's office at (606) 256-4148 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Escalante have?
Dr. David Escalante is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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