Ed Ortega Cortes, M.D.
NPI 1043508237 · General Practice Physician · Moca, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ed Ortega Cortes, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Moca, PR (NPI 1043508237).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043508237
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18276 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 158 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 322 | 90 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 287 | 86 |
| Losartan Potassium | 272 | 70 |
| Simvastatin | 252 | 81 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 233 | 54 |
| Famotidine | 226 | 67 |
| Clonazepam | 223 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-21
- Last updated
- 2017-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ed Ortega Cortes's NPI number?
- Ed Ortega Cortes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043508237, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ed Ortega Cortes's specialty?
- Ed Ortega Cortes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ed Ortega Cortes located?
- Ed Ortega Cortes's practice location on file with NPPES is 59 Calle Don Chemary, Moca, PR 00676-4153.
- What is Ed Ortega Cortes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ed Ortega Cortes is (787) 877-9680.
- Does Ed Ortega Cortes accept Medicare?
- Ed Ortega Cortes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ed Ortega Cortes's NPI active?
- Yes — Ed Ortega Cortes's NPI (1043508237) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.