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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cortes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. James Cortes, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Cortes is fluent in English, 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 (619) 691-7290.
What languages does Dr. Cortes speak?
Dr. Cortes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cortes typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James 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 (619) 691-7290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortes accept in Chula Vista, CA?
Dr. Cortes in Chula Vista, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cortes' office located?
Dr. James Cortes' Primary Practice
333 H St Ste 2080
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 691-7290
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 1376757732.
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. James Cortes's specialty?
Dr. Cortes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Chula Vista, CA.
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. James Cortes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cortes is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Memorial 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Cortes accepting new patients in Chula Vista, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Cortes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Cortes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (619) 691-7290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Cortes?
Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (619) 691-7290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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