2026 NPPES data Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1558580936 MD
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VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD

Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
41%
generic claims · 59% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$175.02
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD filed 1,459 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, prescribing 41% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
41%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,459 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/24/2007

NPI 1558580936

Primary specialty

Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Rare

142 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,459 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,046

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 377 JERSEY AVE STE 220, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07302, with a listed phone of (201) 915-2380. NPI 1558580936 was issued on 04/24/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESCOBAR-BARBOZA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,459 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $735K in drug spend, split 59% brand-name and 41% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 142 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 1,046 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

377 JERSEY AVE STE 220
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Provider Details

NPI 1558580936
Specialty Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/24/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP PC
UNION CITY, NJ
BORINQUEN HEALTH CARE CENTER INC
MIAMI, FL
PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK PC
BRONX, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$175

Largest payer

Celgene Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD — brand share 59.0%
Specialty average (est.)

59% brand-name claims vs 41% generic, on 1,459 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,459
Total Claims
$735K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,062
Total Day Supply
60,615
Brand vs Generic
59% brand / 41% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$723K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 86, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
153
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
125
Levothyroxine Sodium
111
Metformin Hcl
109
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
107
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
107
Atorvastatin Calcium
77
Ozempic
Semaglutide
46
Januvia
Sitagliptin Phosphate
40
Glipizide Er
Glipizide
35

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD fits within the Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

142
Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
36
States with Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,046
Avg Claims per Provider

VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD's 1,459 claims are above the specialty average of 1,046.

Nearby Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ESCOBAR-BARBOZA.

Compare Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD's specialty?
VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD specializes in Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD wrote 1,459 Medicare Part D claims totaling $735K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
Where is VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD located?
VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD is located at 377 JERSEY AVE STE 220, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07302. Phone: (201) 915-2380.
What is VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD's NPI number?
VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558580936, issued on 04/24/2007.
Does VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD's prescribing is 59% brand-name and 41% generic drugs by claim count, with $723K in brand drug costs.
How many Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 142 Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,046 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trulicity, Farxiga, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD accept Medicare?
VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,459 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD's credentials?
VANESSA ESCOBAR-BARBOZA, MD's NPI is 1558580936 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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