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Dr. Jose Cortes, MD

Albuquerque, NM

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cortes, Obstetrician in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Jose Cortes, MD is an Obstetrician, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Cortes completed his residency at Maimonides Mc/Dwnst U. Dr. Cortes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortes’s office at (505) 291-2200.

    Where did Dr. Cortes go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Maimonides Mc/Dwnst U

    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 Obstetrician, 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:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Weak Labor Contractions (Secondary Uterine Inertia)
    • Abnormal Labor Contractions
    • Meconium in Amniotic Fluid During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate
    • Uterine inertia
    • Labor arrest
    • Failure to progress in labor
    • Uterine contraction problems
    • Labor force abnormalities
    • Dysfunctional labor
    • Meconium-stained fluid', 'Baby's first stool in womb
    • Meconium aspiration risk

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
    • O621: Secondary uterine inertia
    • O629: Abnormality of forces of labor, unspecified
    • O770: Labor and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Preterm Labor
    • Premature Labor
    • Early Labor
    • Threatened Preterm Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O6014X0: Preterm labor third trimester with preterm delivery third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Preeclampsia During Childbirth
    • Preeclampsia
    • Preeclampsia with Chronic High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Severe Preeclampsia in Labor
    • Advanced Preeclampsia During Delivery
    • High-Risk Preeclampsia Complicating Birth
    • Toxemia of Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension with Proteinuria
    • Gestational Toxemia
    • Superimposed Preeclampsia During Labor
    • Chronic Hypertension with Preeclampsia in Labor
    • Toxemia of Pregnancy with Hypertension During Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O1414: Severe pre-eclampsia complicating childbirth
    • O1493: Unspecified pre-eclampsia, third trimester
    • O114: Pre-existing hypertension with pre-eclampsia, complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Breech Presentation
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Baby is Breech
    • Feet First Birth
    • Bottom First Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Preterm Labor
    • Premature Labor
    • Early Labor
    • Threatened Preterm Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O6003: Preterm labor without delivery, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
    • Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
    • Hypertension during gestation
    • Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Which procedures does Dr. Cortes perform as a Obstetrician?

    As a Obstetrician, procedures performed by an Dr. Jose Cortes may include:

    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 (505) 291-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cortes accept in Albuquerque, NM?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of New Mexico

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cortes' office located?

    Dr. Jose Cortes' Primary Practice

    1100 Central Ave SE

    Albuquerque, NM 87106

    (505) 291-2200

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    Dr. Jose Cortes' Practice 2

    1202 Highway 60 Bldg D

    Socorro, NM 87801

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    Dr. Jose Cortes' Practice 3

    8300 Constitution Ave NE Bldg D

    Albuquerque, NM 87110

    (505) 291-2200

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    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 1841242047.

    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. Jose Cortes's specialty?

    Dr. Cortes is a Obstetrician near Albuquerque, NM. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions focuses on the health and care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, addressing a wide range of issues related to maternal and fetal well-being. Contact Dr. Cortes to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cortes is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Obstetrician?

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    Is Jose Cortes accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

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

    Does Dr. Jose Cortes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (505) 291-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jose Cortes?

    Please contact Dr. Cortes's office at (505) 291-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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