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DR. CHRISTOPHER JUDE CORTES M.D.
NPI 1447258959
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since July 08, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6565 FANNIN ST, FONDREN 270, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-3020(713) 790-4207 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Jude Cortes M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JUDE CORTES M.D. (NPI 1447258959) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K6758) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447258959
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JUDE CORTESCredential: M.D.
Location Address6565 FANNIN ST, FONDREN 270Houston, TX 77030-2703
Mailing Address6565 Fannin St, Fondren 270Houston, TX 77030-2703 · (713) 441-3020 · Fax (713) 790-4207
Phone(713) 441-3020
Fax(713) 790-4207
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 2016
✔ NPI 1447258959 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K6758
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License K6758 (TX)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License K6758 (TX)
6565 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINH92439TX
Medicare PIN00686VTX
Medicare PIN333264ZSWDTX
Medicaid161022201TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Jude Cortes 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 ID5890742019
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050404000794
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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
247 services80 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
40 services32 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
15 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 20

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

SMAROULA DILIOGLOU PHD
Specialist/Technologist, Pathology
6565 FANNIN ST, MS205
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 394-6450
MS. PRISCILLA DIAZ RN
Registered Nurse
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-2030
HOUSTON METHODIST CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA
Anesthesiology
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 667-6097
LAN ZHOU MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 394-6450
DR. AMANDA WALTON BASFORD M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6565 FANNIN ST, FONDREN 270
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-0006
MRS. AMY REYES MICLAT RN, MS, CCRN, APRN-B
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-4999
DR. MAHEEN ADAM WARDAK MD
Anesthesiology
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-2194
DR. SHUANG LI M.D.
Hospitalist
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 368-9466

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 Christopher Cortes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Cortes is 1447258959. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2005.

Where is Christopher Cortes located?

Christopher Cortes practices at 6565 Fannin St Fondren 270, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-3020.

What is Christopher Cortes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Christopher Cortes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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.

What insurance does Christopher Cortes accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Christopher 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.

Is Christopher Cortes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Cortes is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Cortes was last updated on July 1, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.