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Dr. Cristina Cortes, MD

Dr. Cristina Cortes, MD

Lady Lake, FL

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Cortes, Internist in Lady Lake, FL?

    Dr. Cristina Cortes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lady Lake, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cortes completed her residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Cortes is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortes’s office at (352) 775-3565.

    Where did Dr. Cortes go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center

    Is Dr. Cortes board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Cristina Cortes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005

    What languages does Dr. Cortes speak?

    Dr. Cortes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cortes treat?

    As a Internist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney and Ureter Problem
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N289: Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Cortes perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Cristina Cortes may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cortes' office.

    Does Dr. Cortes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cortes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 775-3565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cortes accept in Lady Lake, FL?

    Dr. Cortes in Lady Lake, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cortes' office located?

    Dr. Cristina Cortes' Primary Practice

    929 N US Highway 441 Ste 603

    Lady Lake, FL 32159

    (352) 775-3565

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    Dr. Cristina Cortes' Practice 2

    8768 SE 165th Mulberry Ln

    The Villages, FL 32162

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    Dr. Cristina Cortes' Practice 3

    11962 County Road 101 Ste 104

    The Villages, FL 32162

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    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 1821106790.

    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. Cristina Cortes's specialty?

    Dr. Cortes is a Internist near Lady Lake, FL.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Cortes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Cristina Cortes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Cortes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Cristina Cortes accepting new patients in Lady Lake, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Cristina Cortes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cristina Cortes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (352) 775-3565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cristina Cortes?

    Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (352) 775-3565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cristina Cortes have?

    Dr. Cristina Cortes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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