Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Francisco Garcia-Cortes, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Arecibo, PR

  • NPI 1023079233
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
47 Calle Morell Campos
Arecibo, PR 006124318
(787) 878-9300
fax (787) 879-3372
Mailing address
Po Box 140969
Arecibo, PR 006140969

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 8, 2010
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #8388

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023079233. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
89
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,550
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 57 27 $89
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 32 27 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Arecibo Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
13,550
Patients
2,360
Total drug cost
$541,805
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 2,168 343 $26,805
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 1,928 341 $15,117
Losartan Potassium Generic 1,129 203 $11,715
Ezetimibe Generic 1,108 212 $14,136
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 1,092 179 $4,876
Simvastatin Generic 939 161 $4,830
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 728 139 $5,537
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 700 140 $6,584
Fenofibrate (Fenofibrate Nanocrystallized) Brand 632 92 $8,966
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 585 98 $384,971

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Francisco Garcia-Cortes's medical specialty?
Dr. Francisco Garcia-Cortes practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Arecibo, PR.
Where does Dr. Francisco Garcia-Cortes practice?
Dr. Francisco Garcia-Cortes practices at 47 Calle Morell Campos, Arecibo, PR 006124318. Office phone: 7878789300.
What is Dr. Francisco Garcia-Cortes's NPI?
Dr. Francisco Garcia-Cortes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023079233, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Francisco Garcia-Cortes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Francisco Garcia-Cortes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Francisco Garcia-Cortes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.