Quick answers
- Does Alissa M. Cortez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alissa M. Cortez accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Alissa M. Cortez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 702 Original Medicare patients and 1,444 services for Alissa M. Cortez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alissa M. Cortez's NPI number?
- 1003689829. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Alissa M. Cortez, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 702 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,444 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)472 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)179 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)176 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)111 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)106 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Anxiety34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alissa M. Cortez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2360 Lakewood Rd, Suite D01Toms River, NJ 08755 (732) 719‑7788
- 501 Washington AveBelleville, NJ 07109 (862) 762‑0585
- 651 Willow Grove StHackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 979‑1621
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alissa M. Cortez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Medical Group of New Jersey314 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Toms River
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Toms River, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Medical Group of New Jersey
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003689829 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians