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DR. JOSEPH MICHAEL CORTOPASSI JR. MD
NPI 1457973075
Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since May 18, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.77/100
CMS Quality Rating
625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 975-7387 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 10, 2022, May 18, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Joseph Michael Cortopassi Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH MICHAEL CORTOPASSI JR. MD (NPI 1457973075) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (43879) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Singing River Health System, and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457973075
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH MICHAEL CORTOPASSI JR.Credential: MD
Location Address625 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900
Mailing Address625 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900
Phone(205) 975-7387
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 10, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 10, 2022
✔ NPI 1457973075 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 43879
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
625 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Dr. Joseph Michael Cortopassi Jr. 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 ID4183045057
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231010000441
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
289 services281 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
212 services201 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
142 services138 patients
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.
92 services90 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Singing River Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pascagoula, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250040
Location2809 Denny AvenuePascagoula, MS 39581 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Singing River Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250123
Location15200 Community RoadGulfport, MS 39503 · Harrison County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.77/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.68
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

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.

RUI ZHENG-PYWELL MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 975-3288
CYDNEY NICHOLE TERRYN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-0727
TODD WILLIAM MUDD JR.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-2490
DAVID W MERKLEY DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-4696
DR. SERDAR AKKOL MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 975-3756
MATTHEW GUILFORD LONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-6007
AMANDA MARINELLO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 975-7104
BENJAMIN ROWLAND MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 975-0208

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 Joseph Cortopassi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Cortopassi is 1457973075. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2020.

Where is Joseph Cortopassi located?

Joseph Cortopassi practices at 625 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 975-7387.

What is Joseph Cortopassi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Cortopassi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Cortopassi 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 Joseph Cortopassi accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Joseph Cortopassi 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 Joseph Cortopassi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Cortopassi is affiliated with Singing River Health System and Singing River Gulfport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Cortopassi was last updated on May 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.