Dr Nicolas W Cortes-penfield, MD - Medicare Infectious Disease in Omaha, NE

Dr Nicolas W Cortes-penfield, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease" physician in Omaha, Nebraska. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Infectious Disease. He is a member of the group practice Unmc Physicians and his current practice location is Emile @ 42nd St, Omaha, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 559-4015.

Dr Nicolas W Cortes-penfield is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 31784) 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 1245676626.

Contact Information

Dr Nicolas W Cortes-penfield, MD
Emile @ 42nd St,
Omaha, NE 68198-0001
(402) 559-4015
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nicolas W Cortes-penfield
GenderMale
SpecialityInfectious Disease
Experience11 Years
LocationEmile @ 42nd St, Omaha, Nebraska
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 Nicolas W Cortes-penfield attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245676626
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/13/2013
  • Last Update Date: 06/25/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214261734
  • Enrollment ID: I20190702003087

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nicolas W Cortes-penfield such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245676626NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease 31784 (Nebraska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NEHospital
Bellevue Medical CenterBellevue, NEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Unmc Physicians60027283911320

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUnmc Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417912114
PECOS PAC ID: 6002728391
Enrollment ID: O20031104000664

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Nicolas W Cortes-penfield, MD
988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr,
Omaha, NE 68198-8102

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Dr Nicolas W Cortes-penfield, MD
Emile @ 42nd St,
Omaha, NE 68198-0001

Ph: (402) 559-4015

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