Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Rafael Cortes, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · St Augustine, FL
- NPI 1770729816
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.2 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
100 Whetstone Pl, Suite 105
St Augustine, FL 320865774
(904) 829-9557
fax (904) 829-9125 - Mailing address
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4800 Belfort RD
Jacksonville, FL 322566004
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 11, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #ME90959
- Medicaid
- FL #001047300
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770729816. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,428
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$185,437
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1745 |
Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg | 1,240 | 11 | $33 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 158 | 131 | $90 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 142 | 120 | $127 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 142 | 78 | $80 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 117 | 115 | $250 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 110 | 103 | $95 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 101 | 100 | $125 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 97 | 97 | $167 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 73 | 69 | $132 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 44 | 33 | $120 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,817
Transactions
94
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 30 | $559.21 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 11 | $185.85 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 11 | $161.00 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 5 | $123.66 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 5 | $86.83 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 4 | $78.02 | |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc | 3 | $66.14 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 4 | $65.82 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 4 | $62.31 | |
| Braintree Laboratories, Inc. | 3 | $60.45 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 4 | $60.02 | |
| AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | 4 | $59.58 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $58.74 | |
| QOL Medical, LLC | 2 | $48.88 | |
| EVOKE PHARMA, INC. | 1 | $41.63 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
626
Patients
196
Total drug cost
$113,365
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 161 | 47 | $2,204 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 146 | 41 | $1,884 |
| Plenvu (Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C) | Brand | 64 | 62 | $8,952 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 59 | 15 | $41,580 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 23 | 0 | $11,458 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 20 | 12 | $310 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 20 | 19 | $3,398 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 19 | 0 | $225 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 19 | 0 | $402 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 18 | 0 | $402 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Rafael Cortes's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Cortes practices Gastroenterology Physician in St Augustine, FL.
Where does Dr. Rafael Cortes practice?
Dr. Rafael Cortes practices at 100 Whetstone Pl, St Augustine, FL 320865774. Office phone: 9048299557.
What is Dr. Rafael Cortes's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Cortes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770729816, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafael Cortes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Cortes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rafael Cortes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (HCPCS J1745); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.