Physician Profile
George K. Escaravage, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Escaravage
George K. Escaravage, MD practices ophthalmology in Wilmington, NC. George is a 2002 graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, George cared for 1,746 Medicare patients across 7,885 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (910) 444-0707
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1025 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 201
Wilmington, NC 28401
1604 Physicians Dr Suite 103
Wilmington, NC 28401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,885 services · 1,746 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
206 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
123 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
95 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of eyelid margin, 1.0 cm or less | Procedure | 67850 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Temporary closure of eyelids by suture | Procedure | 67875 |
20 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Wilmington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2002 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Escaravage specialize in?
Dr. Escaravage is an eye doctor in Wilmington, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Escaravage located?
Dr. Escaravage is listed at 1025 Medical Center Dr Ste 201, Wilmington, NC 28401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Escaravage's phone number?
The number on file is (910) 444-0707. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Escaravage's NPI number?
Dr. Escaravage's National Provider Identifier is 1205881612. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Escaravage go to medical school?
Dr. Escaravage attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Escaravage been practicing?
Dr. Escaravage has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Escaravage do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Escaravage performs procedures including removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face and repair of tendon of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Escaravage confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Escaravage. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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