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DR. JAMES CORTESE MD
NPI 1831759349
Internal Medicine in Scranton, PA

Active since June 17, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000, SCRANTON, PA 18505(570) 343-2383 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 22, 2022, Sep 23, 2019, Jun 17, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. James Cortese Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES CORTESE MD (NPI 1831759349) is an individual internal medicine provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD479382) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger-community Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831759349
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES CORTESECredential: MD
Location Address501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000Scranton, PA 18505-3805
Mailing Address501 S Washington Ave Ste 1000Scranton, PA 18505-3805 · (570) 343-2383
Phone(570) 343-2383
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 22, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1831759349 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD479382
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000, Scranton, PA 18505
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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

Dr. James Cortese 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 ID6204163033
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221215001789
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 2

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
27 services20 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) level 82947
A blood glucose level test measures the amount of sugar in your blood. It's often used to monitor and manage conditions like diabetes. High or low levels can indicate a health issue. The test is usually done by pricking your finger for a small blood sample.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Scranton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390001
Location1822 Mulberry StreetScranton, PA 18510 · Lackawanna County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wayne Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Honesdale, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390125
Location601 Park StreetHonesdale, PA 18431 · Wayne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18505 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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.

DR. IVAN CVOROVIC M.D.
Internal Medicine
501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 343-2383
PREETIKA SHARMA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 591-5153
DR. RISHI PRIYANKA MALLAMPALLI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (972) 965-6996
MR. DOUGLAS K KLAMP MD
Internal Medicine
501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 941-0630
DR. RYAN REBAR DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 941-0630
MS. RUTH NEELY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 941-0630
KIMBERLY ANN SIMON LSW
Social Worker
501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 941-0630
GAY MELVILLE PHDHP
Dental Hygienist
501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000
SCRANTON, PA 18505
Lackawanna County (570) 941-0630

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 James Cortese's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Cortese is 1831759349. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2019.

Where is James Cortese located?

James Cortese practices at 501 S Washington Ave Ste 1000, Scranton, PA 18505. The listed phone number is (570) 343-2383.

What is James Cortese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is James Cortese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

Is James Cortese affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Cortese is affiliated with Geisinger-Community Medical Center and Wayne Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Cortese was last updated on November 22, 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.