Christopher Cortez
NPI 1255751434 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Madera, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Cortez is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Madera, CA (NPI 1255751434).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255751434
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA51560 (CA)
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 tenure38% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 59 | 56 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 43 | 35 |
| Cephalexin | 36 | 33 |
| Prednisone | 33 | 32 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 28 | 28 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 26 | 26 |
| Ibuprofen | 20 | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-26
- Last updated
- 2023-08-02
- Certified
- 2023-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Cortez's NPI number?
- Christopher Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255751434, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Cortez's specialty?
- Christopher Cortez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Cortez located?
- Christopher Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 344 E 6th St, Madera, CA 93638-3631.
- What is Christopher Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Cortez is (518) 926-9516.
- Does Christopher Cortez accept Medicare?
- Christopher Cortez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Cortez's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Cortez's NPI (1255751434) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.