Laura Cortez, PA-C
NPI 1356768568 · Physician Assistant · Harlingen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Cortez, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Harlingen, TX (NPI 1356768568).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356768568
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA08947 (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 tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
672 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 243 | $96 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 85 | $60 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 75 | $33 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 64 | $87 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 43 | $140 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 64 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 56 | 28 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 42 | 16 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 31 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 28 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 28 | — |
| Furosemide | 26 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2401 Fountain View Dr Ste 464Pmb2599Houston, TX 77057-4819Phone: (346) 879-3519Fax: (956) 275-0287
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-25
- Last updated
- 2026-02-24
- Certified
- 2026-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Cortez's NPI number?
- Laura Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356768568, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Cortez's specialty?
- Laura Cortez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Cortez located?
- Laura Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550-8307.
- What is Laura Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Cortez is (956) 389-6565.
- Does Laura Cortez accept Medicare?
- Laura Cortez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Cortez's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Cortez's NPI (1356768568) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.