NANCY CORTEZ LPC
NPI 1619614518
Counselor - Mental Health in Harlingen, TX

Active since May 12, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2201 E MONROE AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 456-3335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2026, May 12, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Nancy Cortez Lpc NPPES

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

NANCY CORTEZ LPC (NPI 1619614518) is an individual mental health provider in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (84053) and active in the NPI registry since May 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619614518
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameNANCY CORTEZCredential: LPC
Location Address2201 E MONROE AVEHarlingen, TX 78550-5781
Mailing Address2201 E Monroe AveHarlingen, TX 78550-5781 · (956) 456-3335
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1619614518 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 84053
Also ListedCounselor · ProfessionalTaxonomy 101YP2500X · License 84053 (TX)
2201 E MONROE AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550

Accepted 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Nancy Cortez Lpc 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 ID5092153338
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240404003271
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 Nancy Cortez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Community/Behavioral Health
1951 NW 7TH AVE FL 3
Miami, FL 33136
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 128 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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 Nancy Cortez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nancy Cortez is 1619614518. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2022.

Where is Nancy Cortez located?

Nancy Cortez practices at 2201 E Monroe Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 456-3335.

What is Nancy Cortez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Nancy Cortez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nancy Cortez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nancy Cortez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nancy Cortez reassigns Medicare benefits to Brave Health Medical Group PA (Miami, FL). 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 Nancy Cortez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nancy Cortez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Moda Health Plan, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare and 1 other insurer list Nancy Cortez 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 Nancy Cortez was last updated on February 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.