JOAQUIN CORTIELLA MD
NPI 1629138755
Anesthesiology in Galveston, TX

Q: What is Joaquin Cortiella's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joaquin Cortiella is 1629138755. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2006. The provider is also known as Joaquin Cortiella MD.

Q: What is Joaquin Cortiella's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joaquin Cortiella was last updated on May 21, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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 December 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

74.96/100

CMS Quality Rating

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-2222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Joaquin Cortiella Md NPPES

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

JOAQUIN CORTIELLA MD (NPI 1629138755) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L6845) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629138755

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameJOAQUIN CORTIELLACredential: MD

Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-5302

Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-5302 · (409) 772-2222

Phone(409) 772-2222

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 1981

Enumeration DateDecember 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 2009

✔ NPI 1629138755 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · L6845

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Joaquin Cortiella Md

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8382B1TX

Medicaid132626606TX

Medicare UPINF86760TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joaquin Cortiella Md 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 ID6406925635

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080514000545

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number450018

Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.96/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

73.77

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.75

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.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-1011

DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD

Internal Medicine

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-7063

DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-8031

SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD

Anesthesiology

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-1221

RANDA ABDELMASIH MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (832) 505-2300

HEATHER PENTON

Anesthesiology

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

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 Joaquin Cortiella's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joaquin Cortiella is 1629138755. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 11, 2006. The provider is also known as Joaquin Cortiella MD.

Where is Joaquin Cortiella located?

Joaquin Cortiella practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-2222.

What is Joaquin Cortiella's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joaquin Cortiella enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joaquin Cortiella 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.

What insurance does Joaquin Cortiella accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Joaquin Cortiella 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.

Is Joaquin Cortiella affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joaquin Cortiella is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joaquin Cortiella was last updated on May 21, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.