Quick answers
- Does Andrew J. Cortez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew J. 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 Andrew J. Cortez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 319 Original Medicare patients and 1,372 services for Andrew J. Cortez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew J. Cortez's NPI number?
- 1902882806. 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 Andrew J. 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 | 319 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,372 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)419 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)354 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)195 services
- Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) (90966)104 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)67 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes58%
- Arthritis42%
- Heart failure40%
Hospitals where Andrew J. Cortez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andrew J. Cortez 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.
- Holy Cross Hospital-DavisLayton, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460041
- Intermountain Health Layton HospitalLayton, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460061
- Intermountain Health McKay-Dee HospitalOgden, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460004
- Ogden Regional Medical CenterOgden, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460005
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew J. Cortez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2132 N 1700, Suite 110Layton, UT 84041 (801) 779‑3500
- 5285 S 400, Suite BWashington Terrace, UT 84405 (801) 779‑3500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew J. Cortez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nephrology Associates of Utah LLC31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Utah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Utah — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nephrology Associates of Utah LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | College Of Osteo Med Of The Pacific At Pomona |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902882806 |
| 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