Quick answers
- Does Maria B. Cortinas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria B. Cortinas 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 Maria B. Cortinas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 168 Original Medicare patients and 1,302 services for Maria B. Cortinas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria B. Cortinas's NPI number?
- 1477685873. 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 Maria B. Cortinas, 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 | 168 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,302 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)245 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)181 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)181 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)135 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)119 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Depression29%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where Maria B. Cortinas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Maria B. Cortinas at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Homestead HospitalHomestead, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100125
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria B. Cortinas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18430 S Dixie Hwy, Suite 101Cutler Bay, FL 33157 (305) 253‑0040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria B. Cortinas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Consultants of Florida LLC34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Cutler Bay
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cutler Bay, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Consultants of Florida LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477685873 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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