DR. LEONARDO ACOSTA CORTEZ M.D.
NPI 1497845937
Legal Medicine in Kailua Kona, HI

NPI Status: Active since October 13, 2006

Contact Information

76-6225 KUAKINI HWY
SUITE A107
KAILUA KONA, HI
ZIP 96740
Phone: (808) 326-1944
Fax: (808) 326-1584

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 43
  • Legal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About LEONARDO CORTEZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Leonardo Cortez, a provider established in Kailua Kona, Hawaii with a medical specialization in Legal Medicine and more than 43 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine in 1983. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497845937 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 173000000X with license number 5554 (HI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1497845937
Provider Name
DR. LEONARDO ACOSTA CORTEZ M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY SUITE A107 KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Location Phone
(808) 326-1944
Location Fax
(808) 326-1584
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1969 KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750
Mailing Phone
(808) 326-1944
Mailing Fax
(808) 326-1584
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1983
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-13-2006
Last Update Date
03-18-2014
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Legal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
173000000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
5554
License State
HI
Taxonomy Description
The specialty areas of medicine concerned with matters of, and relations with, substantive law and legal institutions; such as the conduct of medical examinations at crime scenes, performance of autopsies, giving of expert medical testimony in judicial proceedings, medical treatment of inmates of penal institutions, the practice of trauma medicine in law enforcement settings, and other clinical practice and medical science applications in the fields of law, law enforcement, and corrections.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • HMSA Bronze PPO I - PPO
  • HMSA Bronze PPO II HSA - PPO
  • HMSA Catastrophic Plan - PPO
  • HMSA Gold PPO I - PPO
  • HMSA Gold PPO II - PPO
  • HMSA Platinum PPO - PPO
  • HMSA Silver PPO - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C98401MEDICARE UPIN (02)HI 
52683MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)HI 
02116301MEDICAID (05)HI 
H2344 3OTHER (01)HIHMSA

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Leonardo Cortez is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Leonardo Cortez is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799708020

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20060112000306

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    4 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 59 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service (HCPCS:K0553)

    2 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 40 times for 35 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

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.

This service was performed 951 times for 207 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 174 times for 74 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

This service was performed 21 times for 20 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Leonardo Cortez is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL79-1019 HAUKAPILA STREET
KEALAKEKUA, HI 96750
(808) 322-9311Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1497845937, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 6 + 24 = 73

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1497845937.

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Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, SUITE A102
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Dentist
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, STE B-203
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Dentist
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, STE B 203
KAILUA KOMA, HI 96740
Counselor (Mental Health)
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, HILLSIDE PLAZA SUITE B105
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Dentist (General Practice)
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, STE. A106
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Dentist (General Practice)
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, SUITE A106
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Dentist
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, SUITE B203
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Social Worker (Clinical)
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, B-105
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Internal Medicine
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, SUITE A-107
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Pediatrics
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, STE C101
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Pediatrics
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, STE C-101
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Psychologist (Clinical)
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, SUITE C-103
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
Psychologist (Clinical)
76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, C-103
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497845937, enumerated as an "individual" on October 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 76-6225 KUAKINI HWY SUITE A107 KAILUA KONA, HI 96740 and the phone number is (808) 326-1944.

Legal Medicine with taxonomy code 173000000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: HMSA, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Leonardo Cortez is affiliated with: KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.