Frank Cortazar, MD
NPI 1699060368 · Nephrology Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Cortazar, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1699060368).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699060368
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L-247623 (MA)
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 tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
920 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 295 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 208 | $73 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 85 | $16 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 74 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $85 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 114 | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 104 | 35 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 95 | 32 |
| Famotidine | 88 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 75 | 25 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 73 | 21 |
| Carvedilol | 67 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$92,410 across 93 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St.Boston, MA 02114Phone: (617) 726-2865
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-10
- Last updated
- 2019-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Cortazar's NPI number?
- Frank Cortazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699060368, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Cortazar's specialty?
- Frank Cortazar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Cortazar located?
- Frank Cortazar's practice location on file with NPPES is 62 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12209-1756.
- What is Frank Cortazar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Cortazar is (518) 434-2244.
- Does Frank Cortazar accept Medicare?
- Frank Cortazar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Cortazar's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Cortazar's NPI (1699060368) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.