MERY J. CORTES-BERGODERI M.D. – NPI #1336570902
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MERY CORTES-BERGODERI is a physician located in LAREDO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336570902 to MERY CORTES-BERGODERI on December 09, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Dec 03, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MERY CORTES-BERGODERI below.

NPI Profile for
MERY J. CORTES-BERGODERI

NPI Number
1336570902
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MERY J. CORTES-BERGODERI
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1515 PAPPAS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041-1705
Phone: (956) 795-8100 Fax: (956) 718-6294
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MERY CORTES-BERGODERI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERLICENSETXQ0424
MEDICAIDTX339013001
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX Q0424

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Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MERY CORTES-BERGODERI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
      10700 MCPHERSON ROAD
      LAREDO, TX 78041
    • LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER
      1700 EAST SAUNDERS
      LAREDO, TX 78044
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMISTAD HOME HEALTH INC
      5702 MCPHERSON STE 8B
      LAREDO, TX 78041
    • PRO HEALTH NURSING INC
      4019 MC PHERSON 203 & 204
      LAREDO, TX 78041

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