PATRICIA CORTEZ
NPI 1932376761
Advanced Practice Midwife in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Patricia Cortez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patricia Cortez is 1932376761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2008.

Q: What is Patricia Cortez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patricia Cortez was last updated on June 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since May 12, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(800) 822-8816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Patricia Cortez NPPES

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

PATRICIA CORTEZ (NPI 1932376761) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-062898) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Bessemer, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932376761

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367A00000X

Provider Legal NamePATRICIA CORTEZ

Location Address1717 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801

Mailing Address1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801

Phone(800) 822-8816

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateMay 12, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 2023

✔ NPI 1932376761 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367A00000X

License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-062898

Definition

Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.

1717 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12201 Arlington AveBessemer, AL 35020-4221 · Phone (205) 934-2170

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Patricia Cortez 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 ID345225330

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080714000548

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 35233 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

$81.90 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.08 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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.

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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.

MELANIE MORRIS

Surgery

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

JESSICA CHA

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

JAMES WALKER

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

TONYA RICHARDS

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

JOSEPH SMITH

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

STACY WADE

Anesthesiology

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

MRS. CHERYL ANDERSON LANE NP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CENTER RM 156
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (205) 934-2747

TARAH WOODFIN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

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 Patricia Cortez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patricia Cortez is 1932376761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2008.

Where is Patricia Cortez located?

Patricia Cortez practices at 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (800) 822-8816.

What is Patricia Cortez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Patricia Cortez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patricia 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 Patricia Cortez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Patricia 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 Patricia Cortez was last updated on June 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.