Carmen Cortes, MD
NPI 1275538779 · Internal Medicine Physician · Caguas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carmen Cortes, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Caguas, PR (NPI 1275538779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275538779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8293 (PR)
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
21 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
37 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$89 (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 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 203 | 56 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 140 | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 126 | 37 |
| Gabapentin | 123 | 38 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 114 | 36 |
| Famotidine | 111 | 40 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-20
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carmen Cortes's NPI number?
- Carmen Cortes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275538779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carmen Cortes's specialty?
- Carmen Cortes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carmen Cortes located?
- Carmen Cortes's practice location on file with NPPES is S2 Ave Luis Munoz Marin, Caguas, PR 00725-6460.
- What is Carmen Cortes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carmen Cortes is (787) 745-1702.
- Does Carmen Cortes accept Medicare?
- Carmen Cortes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carmen Cortes's NPI active?
- Yes — Carmen Cortes's NPI (1275538779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.