BRIANA RENEE CORTEZ
NPI 1467183715
Physician Assistant in Brownsville, TX

Q: What is Briana Cortez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Briana Cortez is 1467183715. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2022.

Q: What is Briana Cortez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Briana Cortez was last updated on March 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since June 17, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1145 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526(956) 544-6444 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Briana Renee Cortez NPPES

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

BRIANA RENEE CORTEZ (NPI 1467183715) is an individual physician assistant in Brownsville, Texas and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467183715

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameBRIANA RENEE CORTEZ

Location Address1145 E ALTON GLOOR BLVDBrownsville, TX 78526-0055

Mailing Address1201 W University DrEdinburg, TX 78539-2909 · (956) 665-7049

Phone(956) 544-6444

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022

Enumeration DateJune 17, 2022

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 2023

NPPES CertifiedMarch 1, 2023

✔ NPI 1467183715 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1145 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78526

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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

Briana Renee Cortez 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 ID8022483528

PECOS Enrollment IDI20241015004085

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

17 services15 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78526 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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 6

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

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