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Who is Dr. Cortes, Infectious Disease Specialist in Delray Beach, FL?
Dr. Christopher Cortes, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Delray Beach, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cortes completed his residency at New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program. Dr. Cortes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortes’s office at (561) 495-9289.
Where did Dr. Cortes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program
What languages does Dr. Cortes speak?
Dr. Cortes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cortes treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Pus in Kidney
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
- Kidney Abscess
- Infected Hydronephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
- N136: Pyonephrosis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- SARS Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- SARS Lung Infection
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Pneumonia
- Coronavirus Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J1281: Pneumonia due to SARS-associated coronavirus
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis of Right Upper Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Right Arm Skin Infection
- Bacterial Right Arm Infection
- Spreading Right Arm Infection
- Arm Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03113: Cellulitis of right upper limb
- L03114: Cellulitis of left upper limb
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Bladder Inflammation
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Cystitis
- Bladder Infection
- Painful Bladder
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
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
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Which procedures does Dr. Cortes perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Cortes may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (561) 495-9289 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortes accept in Delray Beach, FL?
Dr. Cortes in Delray Beach, 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
CareCentrix
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cortes' office located?
Dr. Christopher Cortes' Primary Practice
5130 Linton Blvd Ste G6
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 495-9289
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 1316243298.
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. Christopher Cortes's specialty?
Dr. Cortes is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Delray Beach, FL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Cortes to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Cortes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cortes is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital, West Boca 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Christopher Cortes accepting new patients in Delray Beach, FL?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Cortes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Cortes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (561) 495-9289 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Cortes?
Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (561) 495-9289 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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