MALORIE RUTH CORTEZ FNP-C
NPI 1083447791
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics in Lubbock, TX

Active since August 20, 2024PECOS Enrolled
4000 24TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 79410(806) 725-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 16, 2025, Jan 2, 2025, Aug 20, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Malorie Ruth Cortez Fnp-c NPPES

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

MALORIE RUTH CORTEZ FNP-C (NPI 1083447791) is an individual pediatrics provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (1166379) and active in the NPI registry since August 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083447791
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0200X
Provider Legal NameMALORIE RUTH CORTEZCredential: FNP-C
Location Address4000 24TH STLubbock, TX 79410-1894
Mailing Address5012 57th StLubbock, TX 79414-4126 · (806) 778-6911
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1083447791 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · PediatricsPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1166379
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 1166379 (TX)
4000 24TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79410

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Malorie Ruth Cortez Fnp-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Malorie Cortez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Podiatrist
3601 4TH ST
Lubbock, TX 79430
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 685 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79410 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Counselor (Professional)
4000 24TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Social Worker (Clinical)
4000 24TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Emergency Medicine
4000 24TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
4000 24TH ST, NICU
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4000 24TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility
4000 24TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
4000 24TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
4000 24TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410

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 Malorie Cortez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Malorie Cortez is 1083447791. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2024.

Where is Malorie Cortez located?

Malorie Cortez practices at 4000 24th St, Lubbock, TX 79410. The listed phone number is (806) 725-0000.

What is Malorie Cortez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 363LP0200X.

Is Malorie Cortez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Malorie Cortez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Malorie Cortez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Malorie Cortez reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock (Lubbock, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Malorie Cortez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Malorie Cortez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Cigna Healthcare list Malorie Cortez 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Malorie Cortez was last updated on December 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.