Ernie Lapus Esquivel, MD
Also practices: NEPHROLOGY
With over 32 years in hospitalist, Ernie Lapus Esquivel, MD is a long-established hospitalist in White Plains. A University of Virginia School of Medicine graduate since 1994, he brings 32+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1427dNPPES updated 2022-06-09 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
41 E Post Rd, White Plains, NY 10601-4699
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.28%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
2.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.1%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
302
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
154
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
788
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $80k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$161 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Ernie Lapus Esquivel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 8, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Education & Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Ernie Lapus Esquivel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ernie Lapus Esquivel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to White Plains 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 Ernie Lapus Esquivel
NPI records show Dr. Esquivel as active with telehealth listed in White Plains, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (914) 839-3953.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
41 E Post Rd, White Plains, NY 10601-4699
Mailing Address
41 E Post Rd, White Plains, NY 10601-4699
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