Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Derrick Cortez

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Nutley, NJ

  • NPI 1255850830
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
119 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ 071102924
(973) 542-8355
Mailing address
108 Smallwood Ave
Belleville, NJ 071091382

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #40QA01737300

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255850830. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,465
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$78,147
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 1,432 98 $25
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 630 86 $40
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 360 58 $32
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 43 40 $109

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Nutley Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 384. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Derrick Cortez's medical specialty?
Dr. Derrick Cortez practices Physical Therapist in Nutley, NJ.
Where does Dr. Derrick Cortez practice?
Dr. Derrick Cortez practices at 119 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 071102924. Office phone: 9735428355.
What is Dr. Derrick Cortez's NPI?
Dr. Derrick Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255850830, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Derrick Cortez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Derrick Cortez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Derrick Cortez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.