Lydia Cortes Betancourt
NPI 1912308024 · Rheumatology Physician · Newark, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lydia Cortes Betancourt is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Newark, OH (NPI 1912308024).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912308024
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35.133472 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
468 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 245 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 113 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 83 | $126 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 27 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $50–$126 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 406 | 113 |
| Prednisone | 325 | 101 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 283 | 71 |
| Gabapentin | 252 | 70 |
| Meloxicam | 189 | 55 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 174 | 54 |
| Allopurinol | 103 | 28 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- University District Hospital Bo MonacillosSan Juan, PR 00935-0001Phone: (787) 758-2525
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-09-08
- Last updated
- 2023-07-21
- Certified
- 2023-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lydia Cortes Betancourt's NPI number?
- Lydia Cortes Betancourt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912308024, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lydia Cortes Betancourt's specialty?
- Lydia Cortes Betancourt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lydia Cortes Betancourt located?
- Lydia Cortes Betancourt's practice location on file with NPPES is 1902 Tamarack Rd, Newark, OH 43055-2303.
- What is Lydia Cortes Betancourt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lydia Cortes Betancourt is (220) 564-7975.
- Does Lydia Cortes Betancourt accept Medicare?
- Lydia Cortes Betancourt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lydia Cortes Betancourt's NPI active?
- Yes — Lydia Cortes Betancourt's NPI (1912308024) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.