Leslie Cortez, PA-C
NPI 1740511971 · Physician Assistant · Fort Worth, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leslie Cortez, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Fort Worth, TX (NPI 1740511971).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740511971
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA05823 (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 tenure25% of score
16 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
753 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 187 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 167 | $105 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 115 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 78 | $74 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 68 | $93 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 59 | 47 |
| Fluorouracil | 48 | 36 |
| Mupirocin | 44 | 31 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 30 | 24 |
| Minoxidil | 28 | — |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 24 | 11 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 19 | 12 |
| Spironolactone | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,870 across 101 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)
- 1441 N Beckley AveDallas, TX 75203-1201Phone: (214) 942-5733
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-01-28
- Last updated
- 2023-02-20
- Certified
- 2023-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leslie Cortez's NPI number?
- Leslie Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740511971, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leslie Cortez's specialty?
- Leslie Cortez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Leslie Cortez located?
- Leslie Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 12469 Timberland Blvd Ste 501, Fort Worth, TX 76244-5216.
- What is Leslie Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leslie Cortez is (817) 431-6555.
- Does Leslie Cortez accept Medicare?
- Leslie Cortez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leslie Cortez's NPI active?
- Yes — Leslie Cortez's NPI (1740511971) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.