Michael Cortez, M.D.
NPI 1992887970 · Family Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Cortez, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1992887970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992887970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G69679 (CA)
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
19 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
1,059 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 426 | $87 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 246 | $143 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 182 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 112 | $54 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 93 | $190 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$190 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 28 |
| Furosemide | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 15 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 15 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 14 |
| Metformin Hcl | 14 |
| Famotidine | 12 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 12 |
| Levetiracetam |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1343 N Grand Ave Ste 100Covina, CA 91724-4043Phone: (626) 918-2273Fax: (626) 296-6953
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-19
- Last updated
- 2023-11-29
- Certified
- 2023-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Cortez's NPI number?
- Michael Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992887970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Cortez's specialty?
- Michael Cortez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Cortez located?
- Michael Cortez's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 S San Pedro St Ste 302, Los Angeles, CA 90012-5308.
- What is Michael Cortez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Cortez is (213) 680-0355.
- Does Michael Cortez accept Medicare?
- Michael Cortez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Cortez's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Cortez's NPI (1992887970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.