ALEXANDER RYAN CORTEZ M.D.
NPI 1427443076
Transplant Surgery in Rochester, MN

Active since March 31, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 55905(507) 284-2511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2026, Sep 30, 2024, Sep 17, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2022).

About Alexander Ryan Cortez M.d. NPPES

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

ALEXANDER RYAN CORTEZ M.D. (NPI 1427443076) is an individual transplant surgery provider in Rochester, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (76553) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427443076
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER RYAN CORTEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 1ST ST SWRochester, MN 55905-0001
Mailing Address200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905-0001 · (507) 284-2511
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2026
NPI 1427443076 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
License Licensed in MN · 76553
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License A176186 (CA), 76553 (MN)
200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN 55905

Accepted Insurance

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

Alexander Ryan Cortez M.d. 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 ID749592913
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240927000665
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

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.

Transplantation of donor kidney 50360
Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number240010
Location1216 Second Street SouthwestRochester, MN 55902 · Olmsted County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Internal Medicine
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Nurse Practitioner
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Nurse Practitioner
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Optometrist
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Psychologist
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN 55905

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 Alexander Cortez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Cortez is 1427443076. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2015.

Where is Alexander Cortez located?

Alexander Cortez practices at 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905. The listed phone number is (507) 284-2511.

What is Alexander Cortez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Alexander Cortez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Cortez 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 Alexander Cortez accept?

Health plans from Medica list Alexander 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.

Is Alexander Cortez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Cortez is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Cortez was last updated on March 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.