Luz Nilsa Cortes, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Fajardo, PR

Luz Nilsa Cortes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. She went to University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. She is a member of the group practice Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Inc and her current practice location is 410 Ave General Valero, Torre Medica Hima, Suite 303, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (787) 801-0000.

Luz Nilsa Cortes is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico (license number 12895) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1205897352.

Contact Information

Luz Nilsa Cortes, MD
410 Ave General Valero, Torre Medica Hima, Suite 303,
Fajardo, PR 00738-3949
(787) 801-0000
(787) 860-7105



Physician's Profile

Full NameLuz Nilsa Cortes
GenderFemale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience30 Years
Location410 Ave General Valero, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Luz Nilsa Cortes attended and graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205897352
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/29/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284526856
  • Enrollment ID: I20180226001258

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Luz Nilsa Cortes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205897352NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 12895 (Puerto Rico)Secondary
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 12895 (Puerto Rico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Great River Medical CenterWest burlington, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Inc3870496417189

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSoutheast Iowa Regional Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164433884
PECOS PAC ID: 3870496417
Enrollment ID: O20040130000139

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Entity NameHenry County Soldiers' And Sailors' Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467404103
PECOS PAC ID: 7911893169
Enrollment ID: O20040224001279

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Entity NameHenry County Health Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871177477
PECOS PAC ID: 9638570740
Enrollment ID: O20210701003616

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Luz Nilsa Cortes, MD
Po Box 4186,
Puerto Real, PR 00740-4186

Ph: (787) 801-0000
Luz Nilsa Cortes, MD
410 Ave General Valero, Torre Medica Hima, Suite 303,
Fajardo, PR 00738-3949

Ph: (787) 801-0000

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Fajardo, PR

Dr. Pedro C Scorza, M.D
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 205 Celis Aguilera St, Suite 103, Fajardo, PR 00738
Phone: 787-860-0323    Fax: 787-860-0323
Dr. Iolani Garcia, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 404 Ave General Valero, Fajardo, PR 00738
Phone: 787-435-0362    
Dr. Luis Raul Salaman Marin, MD.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Ave. Conquistador Esq. Calle 8, 5k-1 Urb. Monte Brisas 5, Fajardo, PR 00738
Phone: 787-863-4789    Fax: 787-863-4789
Steven Rivas, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: #410 Ave. General Valero, Torre Mdica Hima San Pablo Fajardo Suite # 305, Fajardo, PR 00738
Phone: 787-801-1675    Fax: 787-801-1677
Dr. Angel Sanchez, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Calle General Valero 410 Ofic. 502, Torre Hima San Pablo, Fajardo, PR 00738
Phone: 787-860-5229    Fax: 787-860-0033
Edwin Marshall, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 375 Ave Gen Valero, Suite 105, Fajardo, PR 00738
Phone: 787-860-0075    Fax: 787-863-6246

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