Kim Cortez, MD
NPI 1902906605 · Internal Medicine Physician · Sumter, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kim Cortez, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Sumter, SC (NPI 1902906605).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902906605
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 227311 (NY)
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
19 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 23 | — |
| Chlorthalidone | 22 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 | 13 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 17 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$102 across 4 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
- 2006-09-22
- Last updated
- 2018-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kim Cortez's NPI number?
- Kim Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902906605, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kim Cortez's specialty?
- Kim Cortez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kim Cortez located?
- Kim Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 129 N Washington St, Sumter, SC 29150-4949.
- What is Kim Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kim Cortez is (803) 774-1788.
- Does Kim Cortez accept Medicare?
- Kim Cortez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kim Cortez's NPI active?
- Yes — Kim Cortez's NPI (1902906605) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.