Christopher Cortes, M.D.
NPI 1316243298 · Infectious Disease Physician · Delray Beach, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Cortes, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Delray Beach, FL (NPI 1316243298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316243298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME122227 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,812 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 1,344 | $66 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,051 | $127 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 764 | $186 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 544 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 346 | $137 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Additional Sequential Infusion, 1 Hour Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Daptomycin | 171 | 54 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 95 | 37 |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 75 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 65 | 47 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 59 | 26 |
| Cefepime Hcl | 51 | 18 |
| Levofloxacin | 43 | 39 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$634 across 23 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
- 2011-02-09
- Last updated
- 2015-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Cortes's NPI number?
- Christopher Cortes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316243298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Cortes's specialty?
- Christopher Cortes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Cortes located?
- Christopher Cortes's practice location on file with NPPES is 13550 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446-3808.
- What is Christopher Cortes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Cortes is (561) 495-9289.
- Does Christopher Cortes accept Medicare?
- Christopher Cortes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Cortes's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Cortes's NPI (1316243298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.