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DR. HECTOR RAUL CORTES M.D.
NPI 1538136445
General Practice in Caguas, PR

Active since March 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
AVE DEGETAU, URB. BONNEVILLE HEIGHTS, CAGUAS, PR 00725(787) 258-6767(787) 258-6767 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Hector Raul Cortes M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HECTOR RAUL CORTES M.D. (NPI 1538136445) is an individual general practice provider in Caguas, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (10678) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538136445
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HECTOR RAUL CORTESCredential: M.D.
Location AddressAVE DEGETAU, URB. BONNEVILLE HEIGHTSCaguas, PR 00725-5819
Mailing AddressPo Box 7263Caguas, PR 00726-7263 · (787) 743-0069 · Fax (787) 258-6767
Fax(787) 258-6767
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1538136445 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License Licensed in PR · 10678
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Hector Raul 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Psychologist (Health Service)
AVE DEGETAU, URB. BONEVILLE HEIGHTS V-18
CAGUAS, PR 00725
Orthopaedic Surgery
AVE DEGETAU, URB. SAN ALFONSO D5
CAGUAS, PR 00725
General Practice
AVE DEGETAU, URB. BONNEVILLE HEIGHTS
CAGUAS, PR 00725
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
AVE DEGETAU, 117 FARMACIA BONNEVILLE
CAGUAS, PR 00725
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
AVE DEGETAU, HIMA SAN PABLO HOSPITAL
CAGUAS, PR 00725
Clinic/Center (Family Planning, Non-Surgical)
AVE DEGETAU, F7 BONNEVILLE TERRACE
CAGUAS, PR 00725
Urology
AVE DEGETAU, SUITE 506
CAGUAS, PR 00725
Dentist (General Practice)
AVE DEGETAU, # F-14
CAGUAS, PR 00725

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 Hector Cortes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Cortes is 1538136445. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2006.

Where is Hector Cortes located?

Hector Cortes practices at Ave Degetau Urb. Bonneville Heights, Caguas, PR 00725. The listed phone number is (787) 258-6767.

What is Hector Cortes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Hector Cortes enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Cortes was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.