JAMES V. CORTEZ – NPI #1417290511
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

JAMES CORTEZ is a radiologist located in LAREDO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417290511 to JAMES CORTEZ on March 27, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Feb 10, 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 JAMES CORTEZ below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES V. CORTEZ

NPI Number
1417290511
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES V. CORTEZ
Primary location
1700 EAST SAUNDERS ST.
LAREDO, TX 78041
Phone: (956) 796-5000 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 450929
LAREDO, TX 78045-1930
Phone: (956) 206-6971 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 10, 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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 TX R6592

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 TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 2013
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
JAMES CORTEZ 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

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