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Who is Dr. Cortese, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Sewell, NJ?
Dr. Bernard Cortese, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Sewell, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cortese graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Cortese is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortese’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortese’s office at (856) 642-6580.
Where did Dr. Cortese go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Cooper Hosp/U Med Center Rutge | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Cortese board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
Yes, Dr. Bernard Cortese, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Cortese speak?
Dr. Cortese and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cortese treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Cortese 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. Cortese. 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:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Positive Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy
- Confirmed Pregnancy
- Pregnant Result
- Positive HCG Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Acute Vulvar Inflammation
- Vulvar Disorder
- Acute Vulvitis
- Sudden Vulvar Irritation
- Inflamed Vulva
ICD-10 Codes:
- N762: Acute vulvitis
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test
- HPV screening
- Papillomavirus test
- Cervical cancer screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1151: Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Female Organ Prolapse
- Genital Prolapse
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N819: Female genital prolapse, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Menopause
- Climacteric
- The Change of Life
- Postmenopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- Getting an IUD
- IUD procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- High-Risk HPV Detected in Cervix
- HPV
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Positive High-Risk Cervical HPV Test
- High-Risk Human Papillomavirus of Cervix
- Cervical HPV Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87810: Cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
What procedures does Dr. Cortese perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Cortese performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cortese. 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:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
- Hysteroscopy to Remove Foreign Body
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Lining Removal
- Endometrial Resection
- Thermoablation of Uterus
- Uterine Scope Foreign Body Removal
- Surgical Hysteroscopy for Object Removal
- Removal of Intrauterine Device (IUD)
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
- 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
- 58562: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with removal of impacted foreign body
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
- Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
- Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy
CPT Codes:
- 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
- LEEP Procedure
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
CPT Codes:
- 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision
Also known as:
- Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
- Genital Skin Biopsy
- Perineal Biopsy
- Vulvar Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Pessary Insertion
- Vaginal Pessary Placement
- Intravaginal Support Device Fitting
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Device
CPT Codes:
- 57160: Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Fibroid Removal
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Fibroid Removal
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Uterine Polyp Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58561: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with removal of leiomyomata
Does Dr. Cortese accept my insurance?
Dr. Cortese accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (856) 642-6580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortese accept in Sewell, NJ?
Dr. Cortese in Sewell, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Braven Health
Capital BlueCross
Carepoint Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cortese's office located?
Dr. Bernard Cortese's Primary Practice
247 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd
Sewell, NJ 08080
(856) 642-6580
Dr. Bernard Cortese's Practice 2
2401 E Evesham Rd Ste A
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 424-3323
What is Dr. Cortese's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cortese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528039179.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortese?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortese
What is Dr. Bernard Cortese's specialty?
Dr. Cortese is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Sewell, NJ. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Cortese to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bernard Cortese affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cortese is affiliated with Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, Lankenau Medical Center, Jefferson Stratford 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
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Is Bernard Cortese accepting new patients in Sewell, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Bernard Cortese is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bernard Cortese offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortese's office at (856) 642-6580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bernard Cortese?
Please contact Dr. Cortese's office at (856) 642-6580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bernard Cortese have?
Dr. Bernard Cortese is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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