Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Laura Cortez, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Harlingen, TX
- NPI 1356768568
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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2101 Pease St
Harlingen, TX 785508307
(956) 389-6565
fax (956) 389-6567 - Additional location
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2401 Fountain View Dr Ste 464, Pmb2599
Houston, TX 770574819
(346) 879-3519
fax (956) 275-0287 - Mailing address
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Po Box 5730
Belfast, ME 049155700
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 24, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #PA08947
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356768568. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
554
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$57,480
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 246 | 83 | $97 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 62 | 26 | $87 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 57 | 49 | $93 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 47 | 41 | $142 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 43 | 28 | $174 | |
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 41 | 36 | $125 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 39 | 18 | $61 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 19 | 18 | $65 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
286
Patients
178
Total drug cost
$10,151
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 58 | 45 | $516 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 26 | 15 | $369 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 20 | 0 | $458 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 20 | 17 | $92 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 19 | 19 | $148 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 19 | 14 | $165 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 17 | 17 | $141 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 17 | 16 | $225 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Generic | 15 | 0 | $164 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 14 | 11 | $7,259 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Laura Cortez's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Cortez practices Physician Assistant in Harlingen, TX.
Where does Dr. Laura Cortez practice?
Dr. Laura Cortez practices at 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 785508307. Office phone: 9563896565.
What is Dr. Laura Cortez's NPI?
Dr. Laura Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356768568, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Cortez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Cortez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Cortez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.