CORNERSTONE INTERNAL MEDICINE PLLC
NPI 1437591260
Internal Medicine in Mcallen, TX

Active since July 22, 2013CLIA Certified · 3 labs
1309 E NOLANA AVE STE A, MCALLEN, TX 78504(956) 618-0348 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 26, 2025, Jan 2, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Cornerstone Internal Medicine Pllc NPPES

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

CORNERSTONE INTERNAL MEDICINE PLLC (NPI 1437591260) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Mcallen, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. The organization holds 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Yanick A Ekortarh, Medical Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437591260
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameCORNERSTONE INTERNAL MEDICINE PLLC
Location Address1309 E NOLANA AVE STE AMcallen, TX 78504-6190
Mailing Address1309 E Nolana Ave Ste AMcallen, TX 78504-6190 · (956) 618-0348
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialYanick A EkortarhMedical Director · (956) 618-0348
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1437591260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
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.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
1309 E NOLANA AVE STE A, Mcallen, TX 78504

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1101 W Daffodil AvePharr, TX 78577-5837 · Phone (956) 618-0348
Location 2200 S Sugar Rd Ste 1BEdinburg, TX 78539-4083 · Phone (956) 663-1649

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Cornerstone Internal Medicine Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316353634
6401 N 10TH ST STE 100
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 270-8668
✔ PECOS2.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1053048629
524 S CAGE BLVD
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 475-3031
✔ PECOS2.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1417450438
4305 ROYAL DR
Mission, TX 78574
(956) 607-7025
✔ PECOS9.6 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1588245468
4151 JAIME ZAPATA MEMORIAL HWY STE 101B
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 729-9738
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare116 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1285851865
9668 BARTLETT CIR
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 900-8031
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare451 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 3

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2351524

Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC · Pharr, TX
Active · expires Sep 27, 2028
CLIA Number45D2351524
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 28, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 27, 2028
Laboratory DirectorVictor Burgos
Laboratory Phone(956) 232-8027
Laboratory LocationCornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC101 W Daffodil Ave, Pharr, TX 78577
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2351526

Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC · Mcallen, TX
Active · expires Sep 27, 2028
CLIA Number45D2351526
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 28, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 27, 2028
Laboratory DirectorVictor Burgos
Laboratory Phone(956) 618-0348
Laboratory LocationCornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC707 Savannah Ave W, Mcallen, TX 78503
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2351535

Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC · Edinburg, TX
Active · expires Sep 27, 2028
CLIA Number45D2351535
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 28, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 27, 2028
Laboratory DirectorVictor Burgos
Laboratory Phone(956) 663-1649
Laboratory LocationCornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC200 South Sugar Rd, Ste A, Edinburg, TX 78539
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC is 1437591260. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2013.

Where is Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC located?

Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC is located at 1309 E Nolana Ave Ste A, Mcallen, TX 78504. The listed phone number is (956) 618-0348.

What is Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (3) and Family Practice (2). Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and WellPoint list Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC 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 Cornerstone Internal Medicine PLLC was last updated on February 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.