EDWIN A. CORTEZ MD – NPI #1013076769
Plastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
EDWIN CORTEZ is a plastic surgeon located in OVERLAND PARK, KS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1013076769 to EDWIN CORTEZ on December 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2082S0099X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery, specializing in Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 EDWIN CORTEZ below.
NPI Profile for
EDWIN A. CORTEZ
(more than 19 years ago)
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223 Phone: (913) 421-7970 Fax: (913) 421-1226
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2082S0099X - Plastic Surgery / Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Primary) |
MO | R6119 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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