ALEJANDRO CORTES MD
NPI 1972066785
Orthopaedic Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Q: What is Alejandro Cortes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alejandro Cortes is 1972066785. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2019. The provider is also known as Alex Cortes.

Q: What is Alejandro Cortes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alejandro Cortes was last updated on July 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since April 09, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

9400 CAMPUS POINT DR, LA JOLLA, CA 92093(800) 926-8273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2024, Sep 26, 2019, Apr 9, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Alejandro Cortes Md NPPES

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

ALEJANDRO CORTES MD (NPI 1972066785) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (A182583) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972066785

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameALEJANDRO CORTESCredential: MD

Location Address9400 CAMPUS POINT DRLa Jolla, CA 92093-1350

Mailing AddressFile 57326Los Angeles, CA 90074-7326 · (800) 926-8273

Phone(800) 926-8273

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateApril 9, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2024

✔ NPI 1972066785 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A182583

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

9400 CAMPUS POINT DR, La Jolla, CA 92093

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Alex Cortes

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1450 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117 · Phone (415) 750-5782

Location 29300 Campus Point DrLA Jolla, CA 92037-1300 · Phone (800) 926-8273

Location 3200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000 · Phone (800) 926-8273

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

Alejandro Cortes 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 ID4688110141

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240722001149

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.

Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 27130

This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.

33 services33 patients

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

28 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92093 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

$94.87 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

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.

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