Joseph Cortez, MD
NPI 1053381103 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Munster, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Cortez, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Munster, IN (NPI 1053381103).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053381103
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 1053201 (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
513 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 243 | $180 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 172 | $124 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 57 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 25 | $217 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 16 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$217 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 40 | 40 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 29 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 26 | 26 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 21 | 21 |
| Azithromycin | 16 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 16 | 11 |
| Naproxen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Cortez's NPI number?
- Joseph Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053381103, 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 Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Cortez located?
- Joseph Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Macarthur Blvd, Munster, IN 46321-2901.
- What is Joseph Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Cortez is (219) 836-7049.
- 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 (1053381103) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.