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Dr. Christopher Cortes, MD
Houston, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cortes, Critical Care Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Christopher Cortes, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cortes completed his residency at St Paul Med Center. Dr. Cortes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortes’s office.
Where did Dr. Cortes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Paul Med Center
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 Critical Care Internist, 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Cortes perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Cortes may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortes accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Cortes in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cortes' office located?
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 1447258959.
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 Critical Care Internist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. 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 Houston Methodist Hospital 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Christopher Cortes accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Cortes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Cortes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortes's office 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 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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