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DR. BARBARA CORTES MD
NPI 1861133845
Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Active since April 05, 2022PECOS Enrolled
1977 BUTLER BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-6100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Barbara Cortes Md NPPES

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

DR. BARBARA CORTES MD (NPI 1861133845) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (W5301) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861133845
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BARBARA CORTESCredential: MD
Location Address1977 BUTLER BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4101
Mailing Address1977 Butler BlvdHouston, TX 77030-4101
Phone(713) 798-6100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1861133845 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W5301
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1977 BUTLER BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Barbara Cortes Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5395219919
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260706001988
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

SANJAY J. MATHEW M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1977 BUTLER BLVD, SUITE E4.207
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5877
DR. ANTHONY BRISSETT M.D.
Otolaryngology (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck)
1977 BUTLER BLVD, E6.100
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-3223
ALAN SHEINFIL
Psychologist (Clinical)
1977 BUTLER BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (201) 362-2993
ANDREA G STOLAR MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1977 BUTLER BLVD, SUITE E4.400
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-4997
MELODY FREGIA LPC
Counselor (Professional)
1977 BUTLER BLVD, STE E5.100
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-6336
SUMITRA S KHANDELWAL MD
Ophthalmology
1977 BUTLER BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (404) 862-9626
DR. MASIH AHMED MD
Ophthalmology
1977 BUTLER BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-6100
DR. AMANDA JF TAMMAN PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
1977 BUTLER BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (201) 414-3720

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 Barbara Cortes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Cortes is 1861133845. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2022.

Where is Barbara Cortes located?

Barbara Cortes practices at 1977 Butler Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-6100.

What is Barbara Cortes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Barbara Cortes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barbara Cortes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barbara Cortes was last updated on June 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.