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Dr. John Cortina, DO
Melbourne, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cortina, Critical Care Internist in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. John Cortina, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cortina is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortina’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortina’s office.
Where did Dr. Cortina go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cortina speak?
Dr. Cortina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Cortina typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Cortina 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. Cortina. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Cortina typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Cortina may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Cortina's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cortina accept my insurance?
Dr. Cortina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortina accept in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Cortina in Melbourne, 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 South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cortina's office located?
What is Dr. Cortina's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cortina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194834275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortina
What is Dr. John Cortina's specialty?
Dr. Cortina is a Critical Care Internist near Melbourne, FL.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. John Cortina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cortina is affiliated with Conway Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Musc Health University Medical Center, Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, Trident Medical Center, Piedmont Fayette Hospital 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Cortina accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?
Yes, Dr. John Cortina is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Cortina offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortina's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Cortina?
Please contact Dr. Cortina's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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