JACK LOCARDI CORTESE M.D.
NPI 1659374577
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: What is Jack Cortese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jack Cortese is 1659374577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.

Q: What is Jack Cortese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jack Cortese was last updated on August 30, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 May 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

24.26/100

CMS Quality Rating

1521 S STAPLES ST, STE 603, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404(361) 884-9244(361) 884-9284 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Jack Locardi Cortese M.d. NPPES

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

JACK LOCARDI CORTESE M.D. (NPI 1659374577) is an individual nephrology provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (F0427) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659374577

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameJACK LOCARDI CORTESECredential: M.D.

Location Address1521 S STAPLES ST, STE 603Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3154

Mailing Address1521 S Staples St, Ste 603Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3154 · (361) 884-9244 · Fax (361) 884-9284

Phone(361) 884-9244

Fax(361) 884-9284

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1976

Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 2022

NPPES CertifiedAugust 30, 2022

✔ NPI 1659374577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in TX · F0427

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

1521 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare.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

Jack Locardi Cortese M.d. 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 ID4385556554

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080508000392

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

265 services45 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

193 services37 patients

Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961

Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.

130 services36 patients

Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935

Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.

117 services24 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

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.

88 services77 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

88 services50 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450046

Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsville, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450163

Location1311 General Cavazos BlvdKingsville, TX 78363 · Kleberg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corpus Christi Medical Center,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number450788

Location6629 Woodridge RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Spohn Hospital Alice

Acute Care Hospitals · Alice, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450828

Location2500 E Main StreetAlice, TX 78332 · Jim Wells County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78404 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

24.26/100

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

Individually scored

Quality

Improvement Activities

Cost

80.88

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

5%171 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

95%88 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%452 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

19%237 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients tobacco: 99% · 187 patients

100%187 patients

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 171 patients

1%171 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

4 suppliers51 claims3,630 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

6 suppliers76 claims11,640 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

5 suppliers67 claims67 services$17.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

5 suppliers60 claims60 services$11.59 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

HEALTH COM MANAGEMENT, LLC

Home Health

1521 S STAPLES ST, SUITE #203
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

Nueces County (361) 887-9000

MS. ARACELE SILVA GARCIA NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1521 S STAPLES ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

Nueces County (361) 694-1498

HEALTH COM MANAGEMENT, LLC

Home Health

1521 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 203
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

Nueces County (361) 887-9000

RESPIRATORY ASSOCIATES OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PA

Specialist

1521 S STAPLES ST, SUITE #605
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

Nueces County (361) 883-5419

MRS. MONICA MONAE DEITZ FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1521 S STAPLES ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

Nueces County (210) 253-3426

THE MEDICAL TEAM, INC.

Home Health

1521 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 203
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

Nueces County (361) 887-9000

MARILYN UPMANYU MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

1521 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 303
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

Nueces County (361) 813-0215

UPMANYU ASSOC

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

1521 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 303
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

Nueces County (361) 813-0215

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 Jack Cortese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jack Cortese is 1659374577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.

Where is Jack Cortese located?

Jack Cortese practices at 1521 S Staples St Ste 603, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. The listed phone number is (361) 884-9244.

What is Jack Cortese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Jack Cortese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jack Cortese 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 Jack Cortese accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Jack Cortese 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 Jack Cortese affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jack Cortese is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg, Corpus Christi Medical Center,the and Christus Spohn Hospital Alice.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jack Cortese was last updated on August 30, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.