Dr Christopher Jude Cortes, MD - Medicare Critical Care (intensivists) in Houston, TX

Dr Christopher Jude Cortes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine" physician in Houston, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Critical Care (intensivists). He is a member of the group practice Tmh Physician Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 6565 Fannin St, Fondren 270, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 441-3020.

Dr Christopher Jude Cortes is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K6758) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1447258959.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Jude Cortes, MD
6565 Fannin St, Fondren 270,
Houston, TX 77030-2703
(713) 441-3020
(713) 790-4207



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Jude Cortes
GenderMale
SpecialityCritical Care (intensivists)
Experience27 Years
Location6565 Fannin St, Houston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher Jude Cortes attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447258959
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890742019
  • Enrollment ID: I20050404000794

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Jude Cortes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447258959NPI-NPPES
161022201MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0200XInternal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine K6758 (Texas)Primary
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease K6758 (Texas)Secondary
207RS0012XInternal Medicine - Sleep Medicine K6758 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tmh Physician Associates Pllc44867117441557

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Entity NameTmh Physician Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275779225
PECOS PAC ID: 4486711744
Enrollment ID: O20090401000100

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Jude Cortes, MD
6565 Fannin St, Fondren 270,
Houston, TX 77030-2703

Ph: (713) 441-3020
Dr Christopher Jude Cortes, MD
6565 Fannin St, Fondren 270,
Houston, TX 77030-2703

Ph: (713) 441-3020

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