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LUIS GERARDO CORTEZ
NPI 1821676586
Social Worker in Brooklyn, NY

Active since April 01, 2021PECOS Enrolled
102 PILLING ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11207(718) 602-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Luis Gerardo Cortez NPPES

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

LUIS GERARDO CORTEZ (NPI 1821676586) is an individual social worker in Brooklyn, New York and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821676586
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameLUIS GERARDO CORTEZ
Location Address102 PILLING STBrooklyn, NY 11207-1610
Mailing Address532 Lafayette Ave Apt 1Brooklyn, NY 11205-5197 · (619) 789-8734
Phone(718) 602-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1821676586 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
102 PILLING ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207
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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, UnitedHealthcare.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 (PECOS)

Luis Gerardo Cortez is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9537687108
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250516002911
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 Luis Cortez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

New York Psychotherapy And Counseling Center
7.4 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
17620 148TH AVE
Jamaica, NY 11434
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 249 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902811342 (718) 553-1100

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

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.

MS. KASTANA MARIE TOUSSAINT
Counselor (Mental Health)
102 PILLING ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
Kings County (718) 602-1000
MR. RICARDO BRAZ ALMONTE
Counselor (Mental Health)
102 PILLING ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
Kings County (718) 602-1000
CYNTHIA GANGOTENA
Social Worker
102 PILLING ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
Kings County (718) 602-1000
MELISSA BAEZ
Social Worker
102 PILLING ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
Kings County (718) 602-1000
ANA LUCIA GONZALEZ
Counselor (Mental Health)
102 PILLING ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
Kings County (718) 602-1000
JESSICA CORTES LMSW
Social Worker
102 PILLING ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
Kings County (718) 602-1000
MARLENA GOODMAN
Social Worker
102 PILLING ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
Kings County (718) 602-1000
DANASHIA MCLAUGHLIN
Counselor (Mental Health)
102 PILLING ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
Kings County (718) 908-8000

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 Luis Cortez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luis Cortez is 1821676586. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2021.

Where is Luis Cortez located?

Luis Cortez practices at 102 Pilling St, Brooklyn, NY 11207. The listed phone number is (718) 602-1000.

What is Luis Cortez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Luis Cortez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luis Cortez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Luis Cortez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Luis Cortez reassigns Medicare benefits to New York Psychotherapy And Counseling Center (Jamaica, NY). 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 Luis Cortez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Luis Cortez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Luis 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 Luis Cortez was last updated on April 1, 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.