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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cortes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Casa Grande, AZ?
Dr. Fernando Cortes is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Casa Grande, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cortes is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortes’s office at (330) 493-4443.
What languages does Dr. Cortes speak?
Dr. Cortes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cortes typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cortes diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cortes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Constipation
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cortes typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Fernando Cortes may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Cortes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cortes accept my insurance?
Dr. Cortes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 493-4443 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortes accept in Casa Grande, AZ?
Dr. Cortes in Casa Grande, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
State of Arizona
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cortes' office located?
Dr. Fernando Cortes' Primary Practice
1800 E Florence Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(330) 493-4443
What is Dr. Cortes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cortes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992991202.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortes
What is Dr. Fernando Cortes's specialty?
Dr. Cortes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Casa Grande, AZ.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Fernando Cortes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cortes is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Fernando Cortes accepting new patients in Casa Grande, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Cortes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Cortes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (330) 493-4443 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Cortes?
Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (330) 493-4443 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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