James Cortez
NPI 1417290511 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Cortez is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1417290511).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417290511
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R6592 (TX)
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
13 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
3,396 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 1,042 | $8 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 249 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 217 | $10 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 213 | $9 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 115 | $67 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 93 | $82 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-27
- Last updated
- 2022-02-10
- Certified
- 2022-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Cortez's NPI number?
- James Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417290511, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Cortez's specialty?
- James Cortez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Cortez located?
- James Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 East Saunders St., Laredo, TX 78041.
- What is James Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Cortez is (956) 796-5000.
- Does James Cortez accept Medicare?
- James Cortez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Cortez's NPI active?
- Yes — James Cortez's NPI (1417290511) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.