JOSE ALEJANDRO CORTES MD
NPI 1144858614
Family Medicine in San Antonio, TX

Active since March 31, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6487 BLANCO RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216(210) 921-3800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 20, 2023, Mar 31, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Jose Alejandro Cortes Md NPPES

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

JOSE ALEJANDRO CORTES MD (NPI 1144858614) is an individual family medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (U0322) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144858614
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSE ALEJANDRO CORTESCredential: MD
Location Address6487 BLANCO RDSan Antonio, TX 78216-6104
Mailing Address720 Pleasanton RdSan Antonio, TX 78214-1306 · (210) 921-3800 · Fax (516) 674-7639
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 20, 2023
NPI 1144858614 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in TX · U0322
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
6487 BLANCO RD, San Antonio, TX 78216

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jose Alejandro 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 ID4385005826
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230801001998
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 3

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.

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.
111 services53 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
30 services16 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78216 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 5

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

Internal Medicine
6487 BLANCO RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6487 BLANCO RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6487 BLANCO RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Family Medicine
6487 BLANCO RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
Family Medicine
6487 BLANCO RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216

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 Jose Cortes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Cortes is 1144858614. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2020.

Where is Jose Cortes located?

Jose Cortes practices at 6487 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216. The listed phone number is (210) 921-3800.

What is Jose Cortes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Jose Cortes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Cortes was last updated on July 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.