FRANK B. CORTAZAR MD – NPI #1699060368
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

FRANK CORTAZAR is a physician located in ALBANY, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1699060368 to FRANK CORTAZAR on June 10, 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 7 years ago on Jul 15, 2019. 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 FRANK CORTAZAR below.

NPI Profile for
FRANK B. CORTAZAR

NPI Number
1699060368
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRANK B. CORTAZAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
62 HACKETT BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12209-1756
Phone: (518) 434-2244 Fax: (518) 434-4659
1 Other location(s):
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 726-2865
Mailing address
101 MERRIMAC STREET
VASCULITIS AND GLOMERULONEPHRITIS CENTER
BOSTON, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 726-4132 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
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)		 MA 263454
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MA L-247623

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 MIAMI, LM MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
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
FRANK CORTAZAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      71 PROSPECT AVENUE
      HUDSON, NY 12534
    • ELLIS HOSPITAL
      1101 NOTT STREET
      SCHENECTADY, NY 12308
    • SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK
      2215 BURDETT AVENUE
      TROY, NY 12180
    • SARATOGA HOSPITAL
      211 CHURCH STREET
      SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
    • ST PETER'S HOSPITAL
      315 SOUTH MANNING BOULEVARD
      ALBANY, NY 12208
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FMS-ALBANY DIALYSIS CENTER
      64 ALBANY SHAKER ROAD
      ALBANY, NY 12204

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