Maria Cortina, FNP
NPI 1043796220 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Cortina, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1043796220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043796220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP137984 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 48 | 31 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 29 | 22 |
| Carvedilol | 27 | 20 |
| Furosemide | 23 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 | 15 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 13 | 11 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,449 across 16 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
- 2018-07-11
- Last updated
- 2018-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Cortina's NPI number?
- Maria Cortina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043796220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Cortina's specialty?
- Maria Cortina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Maria Cortina located?
- Maria Cortina's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 E Alton Gloor Blvd # a, Brownsville, TX 78526-3328.
- What is Maria Cortina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Cortina is (956) 350-7000.
- Does Maria Cortina accept Medicare?
- Maria Cortina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Cortina's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Cortina's NPI (1043796220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.