Jose Ortega, PA
NPI 1598739419 · Physician Assistant · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Ortega, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1598739419).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598739419
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- License
- PA00371 (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 tenure33% of score
20 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 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 199 | 79 |
| Lisinopril | 195 | 69 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 156 | 60 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 151 | 48 |
| Gabapentin | 149 | 61 |
| Losartan Potassium | 143 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$369 across 11 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
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Ortega's NPI number?
- Jose Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598739419, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Ortega's specialty?
- Jose Ortega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Jose Ortega located?
- Jose Ortega's practice location on file with NPPES is 909 S Airport Dr, Weslaco, TX 78596-6651.
- What is Jose Ortega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Ortega is (956) 968-0560.
- Does Jose Ortega accept Medicare?
- Jose Ortega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Ortega's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Ortega's NPI (1598739419) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.