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Dr. Orlando Cortes

Dr. Orlando Cortes

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cortes, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Orlando Cortes is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Cortes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortes’s office at (210) 640-1630.

    What languages does Dr. Cortes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Cortes typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified
    • K5909: Other constipation

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Cortes typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Cortes 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. 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:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Cortes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cortes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 640-1630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cortes accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Cortes in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Bexar County Hospital District

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cortes' office located?

    Dr. Orlando Cortes' Primary Practice

    540 Madison Oak Dr Ste 620

    San Antonio, TX 78258

    (210) 640-1630

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    What is Dr. Cortes's NPI number?A 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 1184967408.

    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. Orlando Cortes's specialty?

    What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?

    A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cortes is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Shannon Medical Center, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels 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 Dr. Orlando Cortes accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Orlando Cortes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cortes' office at (210) 640-1630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Orlando Cortes?

    Please contact Dr. Cortes' office at (210) 640-1630 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cortes' office located?

    Dr. Cortes' office is located in San Antonio, TX.