Emma Cortez, NP
NPI 1548978745 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Tulare, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emma Cortez, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Tulare, CA (NPI 1548978745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548978745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95023235 (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 tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 139 | 58 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 124 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 115 | 48 |
| Alprazolam | 110 | 33 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 109 | 28 |
| Metformin Hcl | 108 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,018 across 50 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
- 2022-11-07
- Last updated
- 2022-11-07
- Certified
- 2022-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emma Cortez's NPI number?
- Emma Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548978745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emma Cortez's specialty?
- Emma Cortez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Emma Cortez located?
- Emma Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 858 N Cherry St, Tulare, CA 93274-2243.
- What is Emma Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emma Cortez is (559) 686-4766.
- Does Emma Cortez accept Medicare?
- Emma Cortez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emma Cortez's NPI active?
- Yes — Emma Cortez's NPI (1548978745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.