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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cortinas, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Javier Cortinas, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Edinburg, TX. Dr. Cortinas graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Flower Hospital Program. Dr. Cortinas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortinas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortinas’s office at (904) 730-1521.
Where did Dr. Cortinas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Flower Hospital Program
Medical School: Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina
What languages does Dr. Cortinas speak?
Dr. Cortinas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cortinas typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cortinas 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. Cortinas. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cortinas typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Javier Cortinas 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. Cortinas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cortinas accept my insurance?
Dr. Cortinas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 730-1521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortinas accept in Edinburg, TX?
Dr. Cortinas in Edinburg, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Texas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cortinas' office located?
What is Dr. Cortinas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cortinas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588663710.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortinas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortinas
What is Dr. Javier Cortinas's specialty?
Dr. Cortinas is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Edinburg, TX.
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. Javier Cortinas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cortinas is affiliated with Dhr Health, Mission Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, University Hospital-San Antonio, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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 Javier Cortinas accepting new patients in Edinburg, TX?
Yes, Dr. Javier Cortinas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Javier Cortinas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortinas's office at (904) 730-1521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Javier Cortinas?
Please contact Dr. Cortinas's office at (904) 730-1521 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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