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- Los Angeles location main office
200 S San Pedro St Ste 302, Los Angeles, CA 90012 - Covina location
1343 N Grand Ave Ste 100, Covina, CA 91724
About Dr. Cortez
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Michael J. Cortez, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Michael graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 669 Medicare patients across 1,059 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes. NPI 1992887970 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (213) 680-0355
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 S SAN PEDRO ST STE 302
Los Angeles, CA 90012
1343 N Grand Ave Ste 100
Covina, CA 91724
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,059 services · 669 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
426 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
246 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
182 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
112 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
93 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Michael J. Cortez's specialty?
Michael J. Cortez is a family doctor in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael J. Cortez?
Michael J. Cortez is listed at 200 S San Pedro St Ste 302, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael J. Cortez?
The number on file is (213) 680-0355. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael J. Cortez's NPI number?
Michael J. Cortez's National Provider Identifier is 1992887970. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Michael J. Cortez's education?
Michael J. Cortez attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael J. Cortez been practicing?
Michael J. Cortez has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael J. Cortez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael J. Cortez the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael J. Cortez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael J. Cortez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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