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

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: August 02, 2026.

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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.

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.