Josef Misael Cortez, M.D.
NPI 1639329782 · Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician · Detroit, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Josef Misael Cortez, M.D. is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician provider in Detroit, MI (NPI 1639329782).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639329782
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301081548 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 1 record (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
- 2008-09-25
- Last updated
- 2009-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Josef Misael Cortez's NPI number?
- Josef Misael Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639329782, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Josef Misael Cortez's specialty?
- Josef Misael Cortez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Josef Misael Cortez located?
- Josef Misael Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 3901 Beaubien, Detroit, MI 48201-2119.
- What is Josef Misael Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Josef Misael Cortez is (313) 745-1436.
- Does Josef Misael Cortez accept Medicare?
- Josef Misael Cortez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Josef Misael Cortez's NPI active?
- Yes — Josef Misael Cortez's NPI (1639329782) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.