Joseph Cortez, DPM
NPI 1033168877 · Podiatrist · Simi Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Cortez, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Simi Valley, CA (NPI 1033168877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033168877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E3956 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,325 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 716 | $79 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 152 | $131 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99342 | 143 | $80 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 129 | $48 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 15 Minutes99347 | 69 | $47 |
| Trimming of Fingernails Or Toenails11719 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-09
- Last updated
- 2020-03-22
- Certified
- 2020-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Cortez's NPI number?
- Joseph Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033168877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Cortez's specialty?
- Joseph Cortez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Joseph Cortez located?
- Joseph Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2443 Pocomoke Ct, Simi Valley, CA 93065-5803.
- What is Joseph Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Cortez is (805) 522-9779.
- Does Joseph Cortez accept Medicare?
- Joseph Cortez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Cortez's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Cortez's NPI (1033168877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.