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DR. DENNIS A CORTES MD
NPI 1013198118
Internal Medicine in Miramar, FL

Active since November 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12600 PEMBROKE RD, SUITE 206, MIRAMAR, FL 33027(954) 435-6211(954) 435-6212 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 1, 2021, Dec 18, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Dennis A Cortes Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DENNIS A CORTES MD (NPI 1013198118) is an individual internal medicine provider in Miramar, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME66763) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital West, and is a graduate of University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013198118
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DENNIS A CORTESCredential: MD
Location Address12600 PEMBROKE RD, SUITE 206Miramar, FL 33027-2544
Mailing AddressPo Box 821068South Florida, FL 33082-1068 · (954) 558-5620 · Fax (954) 367-4673
Phone(954) 435-6211
Fax(954) 435-6212
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Central Del Caribe Escuela De MedicinaGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1013198118 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME66763
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
12600 PEMBROKE RD, Miramar, FL 33027
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid21171100FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Dennis A Cortes Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID143301184
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080116000464
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
302 services46 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
240 services103 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
125 services60 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
98 services46 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
75 services49 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
71 services66 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hospital West

Acute Care Hospitals · Pembroke Pines, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100281
Location703 N Flamingo RdPembroke Pines, FL 33028 · Broward County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hospital Miramar

Acute Care Hospitals · Miramar, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100285
Location1901 SW 172nd AveMiramar, FL 33029 · Broward County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33027 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
27%811 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD who had spirometry results documented
8%131 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
1%1,143 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel
92%118 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
85%9,856 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
28%4,014 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%193 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
100%153 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
13%2,586 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
84%1,500 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%1,500 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
100%104 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
10 suppliers25 claims83 services$5.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$2.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers18 claims32 services$1.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Walker, with trunk support, adjustable or fixed height, any type E0140
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$8.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
3 suppliers34 claims34 services$34.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$14.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ANDRE CHRISTOPHER HOBBS M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
12600 PEMBROKE RD, SUITE 302
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
Broward County (786) 514-3290
DR. FEDERICO DIEZ D.D.S.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
12600 PEMBROKE RD, SUITE 314
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
Broward County (954) 505-7631
DENTALMED ASSOCIATES, LLC
Dentist (General Practice)
12600 PEMBROKE RD, SUITE 314
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
Broward County (954) 505-7631
DR. RAMIRO MORALES JR. MD
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
12600 PEMBROKE RD, SUITE 306
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
Broward County (954) 450-6594
INNOVATIVE CARE INC
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
12600 PEMBROKE RD, SUITE 100
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
Broward County (954) 432-5400
CENTER FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE
Internal Medicine
12600 PEMBROKE RD, SUITE 208
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
Broward County (954) 499-9488
MUDASIRU A CAREW D.O.
Internal Medicine
12600 PEMBROKE RD, STE 204
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
Broward County (954) 987-6276
RAMIRO MORALES JR MD PA
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
12600 PEMBROKE RD, SUITE 306
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
Broward County (954) 450-6594

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Dennis Cortes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Cortes is 1013198118. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2007.

Where is Dennis Cortes located?

Dennis Cortes practices at 12600 Pembroke Rd Suite 206, Miramar, FL 33027. The listed phone number is (954) 435-6211.

What is Dennis Cortes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Dennis Cortes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis Cortes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Dennis Cortes accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Dennis Cortes as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Dennis Cortes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dennis Cortes is affiliated with Memorial Hospital West and Memorial Hospital Miramar.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Cortes was last updated on February 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.