Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James Cortes work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James Cortes at 1 hospital: Scripps Mercy Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James Cortes see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Chula Vista, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James Cortes's specialty?
- Medicare lists Emergency Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does James Cortes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Cortes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James Cortes?
- (619) 662-4100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James Cortes's NPI number?
- 1376757732. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James Cortes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Cortes at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050077
Practice locations
Addresses where James Cortes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 333 H St, Suite 2080Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 662‑4100
- 435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 691‑7290
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Cortes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Centro de Salud de la Comunidad de San Ysidro, Inc.297 clinicians in the group
- Chula Vista Emergency Room Physicians a Medical Corporation29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Chula Vista
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chula Vista, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376757732 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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