Jack Cortese, M.D.
NPI 1659374577 · Nephrology Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jack Cortese, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1659374577).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659374577
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F0427 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,010 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 35 Minutes99232 | 265 | $70 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 193 | $312 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 130 | $259 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 117 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 88 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 88 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium Acetate | 99 | 33 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 97 | 36 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 53 | 14 |
| Furosemide | 51 | 23 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 41 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 28 | 12 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,441 across 60 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
- 2005-05-24
- Last updated
- 2022-08-30
- Certified
- 2022-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jack Cortese's NPI number?
- Jack Cortese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659374577, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jack Cortese's specialty?
- Jack Cortese is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jack Cortese located?
- Jack Cortese's practice location on file with NPPES is 1521 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3154.
- What is Jack Cortese's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jack Cortese is (361) 884-9244.
- Does Jack Cortese accept Medicare?
- Jack Cortese is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jack Cortese's NPI active?
- Yes — Jack Cortese's NPI (1659374577) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.