Jack Locardi Cortese, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Corpus Christi, TX

Jack Locardi Cortese, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Corpus Nephrology Network and his current practice location is 1521 S Staples St, Ste 603, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 884-9244.

Jack Locardi Cortese is licensed to practice in Texas (license number F0427) 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 1659374577.

Contact Information

Jack Locardi Cortese, MD
1521 S Staples St, Ste 603,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3154
(361) 884-9244
(361) 884-9284

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJack Locardi Cortese
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience48 Years
Location1521 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, 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:
  • Jack Locardi Cortese attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659374577
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385556554
  • Enrollment ID: I20080508000392

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jack Locardi Cortese such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659374577NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology F0427 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dsi Riverside Renal CenterCorpus christi, TXDialysis facility
Dsi Beeville Renal CenterBeeville, TXDialysis facility
Fresenius Medical Care RockportRockport, TXDialysis facility
Bay Area Dialysis SouthsideCorpus christi, TXDialysis facility
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus christi, TXHospital
Corpus Christi Medical Center,theCorpus christi, TXHospital
Christus Spohn Hospital KlebergKingsville, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Corpus Nephrology Network91332086712

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Jack Locardi Cortese allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCorpus Nephrology Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912196486
PECOS PAC ID: 9133208671
Enrollment ID: O20080508000386

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Jack Locardi Cortese is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Jack Locardi Cortese, MD
1521 S Staples St, Ste 603,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3154

Ph: (361) 884-9244
Jack Locardi Cortese, MD
1521 S Staples St, Ste 603,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3154

Ph: (361) 884-9244

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