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MARIA J CORTEZ FNP
NPI 1659853620
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Abernathy, TX

Active since September 05, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
409 8TH ST, ABERNATHY, TX 79311(806) 725-5884(806) 298-5889 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2024, Sep 5, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Maria J Cortez Fnp NPPES

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

MARIA J CORTEZ FNP (NPI 1659853620) is an individual family provider in Abernathy, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP138658) and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659853620
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA J CORTEZCredential: FNP
Location Address409 8TH STAbernathy, TX 79311-3416
Mailing Address2215 Nashville AveLubbock, TX 79410-1105 · (806) 725-5228 · Fax (806) 723-6532
Phone(806) 725-5884
Fax(806) 298-5889
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1659853620 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP138658
409 8TH ST, Abernathy, TX 79311
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Maria J Cortez Fnp 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 ID4284050394
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200820000629
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 3

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

Covenant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450040
Location3615 19th StreetLubbock, TX 79410 · Lubbock County
Emergency services

Grace Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450162
Location2412 50th StLubbock, TX 79412 · Lubbock County
Emergency services

Covenant Childrens Hospital

Childrens · Lubbock, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number453306
Location4015 22nd PlaceLubbock, TX 79410 · Lubbock County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79311 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Automatic external defibrillator, with integrated electrocardiogram analysis, garment type K0606
DME-Other DME · category DE013N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$2,224.60 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 3

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

COVENANT MEDICAL GROUP
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
409 8TH ST
ABERNATHY, TX 79311
Hale County (806) 298-5884
ALBERTA JEAN PALMER FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
409 8TH ST
ABERNATHY, TX 79311
Hale County (806) 298-5884
HENDERSON MEDICAL CLINIC, PA
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
409 8TH ST
ABERNATHY, TX 79311
Hale County (806) 298-5884

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 Maria Cortez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Cortez is 1659853620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2018.

Where is Maria Cortez located?

Maria Cortez practices at 409 8th St, Abernathy, TX 79311. The listed phone number is (806) 725-5884.

What is Maria Cortez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Maria Cortez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria 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.

What insurance does Maria Cortez accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Maria 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.

Is Maria Cortez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Cortez is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center, Grace Surgical Hospital and Covenant Childrens Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Cortez was last updated on September 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.