JACK L. CORTESE M.D. – NPI #1659374577
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JACK CORTESE is a physician located in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659374577 to JACK CORTESE on May 24, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 4 years ago on Aug 30, 2022. 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 JACK CORTESE below.

NPI Profile for
JACK L. CORTESE

NPI Number
1659374577
Enumeration Date

(more than 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JACK L. CORTESE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1521 S STAPLES ST
STE 603
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404-3154
Phone: (361) 884-9244 Fax: (361) 884-9284
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 30, 2022

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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)		 TX F0427

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1976
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
JACK CORTESE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL BEEVILLE
      1500 E HOUSTON HWY
      BEEVILLE, TX 78102
    • CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI
      600 ELIZABETH STREET
      CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
    • CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE
      6629 WOODRIDGE ROAD
      CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • BAY AREA DIALYSIS SERVICES AT KINGSVILLE
      2213 South Brahma Blvd
      KINGSVILLE, TX 78363
    • DAVITA BEEVILLE RENAL CENTER
      1905 NW FRONTAGE RD
      BEEVILLE, TX 78102
    • DAVITA RIVERSIDE RENAL CENTER
      3710 FM 1889
      Robstown, TX 78380
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE ROCKPORT
      1102 F.M. 3036
      ROCKPORT, TX 78382
    • USRC BEEVILLE LLC
      100 WEST HUNTINGTON
      BEEVILLE, TX 78102

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