Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Cortes, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1013176122
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
550 Water St, Suite A
Santa Cruz, CA 950604124
(831) 425-0420
fax (831) 425-0185

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2008
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A98119

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013176122. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
796
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$95,158
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 219 152 $138
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 128 93 $197
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 119 119 $143
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 61 61 $88
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 51 50 $34
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 45 45 $76
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 38 15 $16
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg 30 13 $1
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine 28 28 $34
90671 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 15 valent (pcv15), for intramuscular use 27 27 $241

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in this city , average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,860
Patients
518
Total drug cost
$227,805
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 352 95 $6,528
Lisinopril Generic 218 63 $3,221
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 180 53 $2,733
Metformin Hcl Generic 154 49 $3,834
Losartan Potassium Generic 139 37 $2,904
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 128 34 $2,936
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 107 31 $3,196
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 104 13 $131,713
Omeprazole Generic 102 37 $2,316
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 81 23 $1,489

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Steven Cortes's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Cortes practices Family Medicine Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Steven Cortes practice?
Dr. Steven Cortes practices at 550 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 950604124. Office phone: 8314250420.
What is Dr. Steven Cortes's NPI?
Dr. Steven Cortes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013176122, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Cortes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Cortes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Cortes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.