CARLOS A. CORTES-SANCHEZ MD – NPI #1407140064
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

CARLOS CORTES-SANCHEZ is a physician located in SAN JUAN, PR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1407140064 to CARLOS CORTES-SANCHEZ on June 01, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jun 01, 2018. 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 CARLOS CORTES-SANCHEZ below.

NPI Profile for
CARLOS A. CORTES-SANCHEZ

NPI Number
1407140064
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CARLOS A. CORTES-SANCHEZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
TORRE MEDICA AUXILIO MUTUO
735 AVE PONCE DE LEON SUITE 814
SAN JUAN, PR 00917
Phone: (787) 764-8520 Fax: (787) 763-9893
Mailing address
YAGRUMO H24
URB. CAPARRA HILLS
GUAYNABO, PR 00968
Phone: (787) 420-0417 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)
PR 18681
208M00000X
- Hospitalist
PR 18681
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine
PR 18681

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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