DR. JOSE A. CORTES M.D.
NPI 1215036124
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Houston, TX
About Dr. Jose A. Cortes M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JOSE A. CORTES M.D. (NPI 1215036124) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L-3944) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Jose A. Cortes M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Jose Cortes reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,675 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
- 2,498 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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
HOUSTON, TX 77030
HOUSTON, TX 77030
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 1215036124. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.
Where is Jose Cortes located?
Jose Cortes practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.
What is Jose Cortes's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.
Is Jose Cortes enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Jose Cortes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Jose Cortes's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jose Cortes reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Physicians Referral Service (Houston, TX) and Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). Each 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 Jose Cortes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Jose Cortes accept?
Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Jose 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Jose Cortes was last updated on January 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.
# Dr. Jose A. Cortes, M.D. · NPI 1215036124
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 21, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1215036124 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** September 21, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine · taxonomy 2080P0203X
- **State license:** L-3944 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030-4009
- **Phone:** (713) 792-6161
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Physicians Referral Service (NPI 1073574810, Houston, TX); Texas Children's Physician Group (NPI 1861675506, Houston, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 22, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 153440603 (TX)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1215036124) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.