Cynthia Cortez
NPI 1942977038 · Nurse Practitioner · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cynthia Cortez is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1942977038).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942977038
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95021239 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
4 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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 99 | 52 |
| Pregabalin | 76 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 60 | 36 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 46 | 23 |
| Levetiracetam | 39 | 15 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 36 | 21 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 26 | 19 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$729 across 39 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
- 2021-08-25
- Last updated
- 2023-03-31
- Certified
- 2023-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cynthia Cortez's NPI number?
- Cynthia Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942977038, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cynthia Cortez's specialty?
- Cynthia Cortez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cynthia Cortez located?
- Cynthia Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 8335 Brimhall Rd Bldg 11, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2243.
- What is Cynthia Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cynthia Cortez is (661) 432-7851.
- Does Cynthia Cortez accept Medicare?
- Cynthia Cortez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cynthia Cortez's NPI active?
- Yes — Cynthia Cortez's NPI (1942977038) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.