Brian Escala Chavez, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Brian Escala Chavez, M.D. has been part of the Lake Forest medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
Older · 6876dNPPES updated 2007-07-09 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
23331 El Toro Rd Suite 102, Lake Forest, CA 92630-4891
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better58.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-23.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
445
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
472
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,466
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.22M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.4k received from industry
104 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Brian Escala Chavez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Medical College of Wisconsin
26 years in practice
Experienced
Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Taxonomy: 207RE0101X
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 2000)
Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Brian Escala Chavez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brian Escala Chavez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Lake Forest required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brian Escala Chavez
Dr. Chavez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lake Forest, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 916-9100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Brian Escala Chavez
Practice Location
23331 El Toro Rd Suite 102, Lake Forest, CA 92630-4891
Mailing Address
23331 El Toro Rd Suite 102, Lake Forest, CA 92630-4891
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