EDGAR RICHARD CORTES M.D.
NPI 1487602728
Pediatrics in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: What is Edgar Cortes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edgar Cortes is 1487602728. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Q: What is Edgar Cortes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edgar Cortes was last updated on December 13, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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 May 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled

3435 S ALAMEDA ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411(361) 855-7346(361) 853-9534 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Edgar Richard Cortes M.d. NPPES

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

EDGAR RICHARD CORTES M.D. (NPI 1487602728) is an individual pediatrics provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (K0281) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487602728

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameEDGAR RICHARD CORTESCredential: M.D.

Location Address3435 S ALAMEDA STCorpus Christi, TX 78411-1728

Mailing Address3435 S Alameda StCorpus Christi, TX 78411-1728 · (361) 855-7346 · Fax (361) 853-9534

Phone(361) 855-7346

Fax(361) 853-9534

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 2011

✔ NPI 1487602728 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K0281

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

3435 S ALAMEDA ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified88543STX

Medicare UPING66077TX

Medicaid124131705TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Edgar Richard Cortes M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Edgar Cortes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Coastal Children's Clinic PA

Same address

Pediatrics

3435 S ALAMEDA ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
31 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164471116 (361) 855-7346

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78411 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

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

DR. ALISSA MARIE CHAPMAN D.D.S.

Dentist

3435 S ALAMEDA ST, SUITE #A
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Nueces County (361) 853-0381

KIMBERLEY G FRENCH PNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

3435 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Nueces County (361) 855-7346

WALTER J SANTIAGO M.D.

Pediatrics

3435 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Nueces County (361) 855-7346

DR. GIRISH A PATEL M.D.

Pediatrics

3435 S ALAMEDA ST, SUITE D
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Nueces County (361) 855-9494

ASHVINKUMAR A. PATEL , MD PLLC

Pediatrics

3435 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Nueces County (361) 852-6996

LAURA A GONZALES FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

3435 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Nueces County (361) 855-7346

VITTORIO D'ANDREA MARIN MD

Pediatrics

3435 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Nueces County (361) 694-5465

STEVE I OSHMAN M.D.

Pediatrics

3435 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Nueces County (361) 855-7346

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 Edgar Cortes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edgar Cortes is 1487602728. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Where is Edgar Cortes located?

Edgar Cortes practices at 3435 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. The listed phone number is (361) 855-7346.

What is Edgar Cortes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Edgar Cortes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edgar Cortes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Edgar Cortes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edgar Cortes reassigns Medicare benefits to Coastal Children's Clinic PA (Corpus Christi, TX). The 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 Edgar Cortes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Edgar Cortes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Edgar 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edgar Cortes was last updated on December 13, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.