Maria J Cortez, FNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Abernathy, TX

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Maria J Cortez, FNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Abernathy, Texas. She graduated from nursing school in 2018 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Covenant Medical Group and her current practice location is 409 8th St, Abernathy, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 725-5884.

Maria J Cortez is licensed to practice in Texas (license number AP138658) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1659853620.

Contact Information

Maria J Cortez, FNP
409 8th St,
Abernathy, TX 79311-3416
(806) 725-5884
(806) 298-5889

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMaria J Cortez
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience8 Years
Location409 8th St, Abernathy, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Maria J Cortez graduated from nursing school in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659853620
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/05/2018
  • Last Update Date: 09/20/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284050394
  • Enrollment ID: I20200820000629

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Maria J Cortez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659853620NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family AP138658 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital
Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TXHospital
Grace Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Covenant Medical Group6901889393226

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Maria J Cortez allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCovenant Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376598904
PECOS PAC ID: 6901889393
Enrollment ID: O20040608000563

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Maria J Cortez is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Maria J Cortez, FNP
2215 Nashville Ave,
Lubbock, TX 79410-1105

Ph: (806) 725-5228		Maria J Cortez, FNP
409 8th St,
Abernathy, TX 79311-3416

Ph: (806) 725-5884

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Alberta Jean Palmer, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 409 8th St, Abernathy, TX 79311
Phone: 806-298-5884    Fax: 806-298-5889
Maria Teresa Flores, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 207 Main St, Abernathy, TX 79311
Phone: 806-646-6074    Fax: 806-642-5013

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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