Quick answers
- Does Joaquin Cortiella accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joaquin Cortiella 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 Joaquin Cortiella see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 20 services for Joaquin Cortiella. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joaquin Cortiella's NPI number?
- 1629138755. 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 Joaquin Cortiella, 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 20 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
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%
Hospitals where Joaquin Cortiella works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joaquin Cortiella 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.
- UTMB Health League City Campus HospitalLeague City, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450018
Practice locations
Addresses where Joaquin Cortiella is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2020 E Hwy 6Alvin, TX 77511 (281) 585‑2530
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joaquin Cortiella as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UTMB Faculty Group Practice1,101 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UTMB Faculty Group Practice
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629138755 |
| 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