AARON JOSEPH CORTEZ
NPI 1639693187
Physical Therapist in San Diego, CA

Active since July 26, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment
200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(800) 926-8273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2021, Jul 26, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Aaron Joseph Cortez NPPES

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

AARON JOSEPH CORTEZ (NPI 1639693187) is an individual physical therapist in San Diego, California, licensed in California (PT293439) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. He maintains a secondary practice location in Sunnyvale and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639693187
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy225100000X
Provider Legal NameAARON JOSEPH CORTEZ
Location Address200 W ARBOR DRSan Diego, CA 92103-9000
Mailing AddressPo Box 232410San Diego, CA 92193-2410
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1639693187 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Taxonomy Code225100000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · PT293439
Definition
Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs:
  • Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.
  • Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.
  • Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.
  • Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems.
  • Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance.
PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.
Also ListedPhysical Therapist · OrthopedicTaxonomy 2251X0800X
200 W ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1582 S Sunnyvale AveSunnyvale, CA 94086-6125 · Phone (408) 523-3066

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Aaron Joseph Cortez 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 ID7810260387
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170905001445

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Aaron Cortez reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gastroenterology
200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Regents Of The University Of California
  • 1,051 clinicians in this Medicare group
Physical Therapist
16185 LOS GATOS BLVD STE 205
Los Gatos, CA 95032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,388 clinicians in this Medicare group
Physical Therapy
2450 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 101
Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 64 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 97110
This therapy involves exercises to boost strength, endurance, flexibility, and range of motion. Each session lasts 15 minutes. The goal is to improve physical function and overall health. It's a safe, beneficial method for enhancing well-being and fitness.
369 services76 patients
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 97140
This therapy involves using hands-on techniques to help improve your body's movement and function. These techniques may include stretching, resistance exercises, or gentle pressure. Each session lasts 15 minutes and aims to relieve pain, promote healing, and improve your overall health.
209 services31 patients
Therapy procedure using functional activities 97530
A therapy procedure using functional activities encourages you to use your own body movements in day-to-day tasks to aid recovery. It aims to improve your mobility, strength, and overall health by incorporating therapeutic exercises into your routine.
124 services71 patients
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 97161
An evaluation for physical therapy is a short, 20-minute assessment where your physical condition, mobility, and pain levels are examined. This helps in designing a personalized therapy plan to enhance your physical function and well-being.
73 services69 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Hospice, Inpatient
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Anesthesiology
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Nurse Practitioner
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

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 Aaron Cortez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aaron Cortez is 1639693187. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2017.

Where is Aaron Cortez located?

Aaron Cortez practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. The listed phone number is (800) 926-8273.

What is Aaron Cortez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Therapist with taxonomy code 225100000X.

Is Aaron Cortez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aaron 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 organizations bill Medicare for Aaron Cortez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aaron Cortez reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Regents Of The University Of California - Ucsd Medical Group (San Diego, CA), California Luna Care Physical Therapy PC (Los Gatos, CA) and Agile Physical Therapy Inc (Palo Alto, CA). Each 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 Aaron Cortez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aaron Cortez was last updated on April 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.