Dr. Paul S. Cortez, MD

  • Alamo, CA
  • Pediatrician
NPI1629018171
Part D claims, 2018
13
Industry payments
$1,591
Affiliated sites
1
Medical group
1
Insurance carriers
12
Practice address
1505 St Alphonsus Way, Alamo, CA 94507
Practice phone
Call (925) 296-9872
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

John Muir Physician Network

Alamo, California

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Dr. Paul S. Cortez is a pediatrician in Alamo, California

Dr. Cortez practices at John Muir Physician Network in Alamo, California.

Dr. Cortez's NPI, 1629018171, was assigned on June 6, 2006. Dr. Cortez graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine in 1997. Dr. Cortez holds California license A65966.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
June 6, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(925) 296-9872
Professional email
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Sex
Male
Medical school graduation
1997

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Paul S. Cortez practices at John Muir Physician Network in Alamo, California

Dr. Cortez's primary practice is John Muir Physician Network, at 1505 St Alphonsus Way, Alamo, CA 94507 in Contra Costa County. The practice phone is (925) 296-9872.

  • John Muir Physician Network
    1505 St Alphonsus Way, Alamo, CA 94507 · Contra Costa CountyPhone(925) 296-9872

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Paul S. Cortez is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Cortez's primary practice is John Muir Physician Network in Alamo, California. The medical group on file is John Muir Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cortez to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Paul S. Cortez's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Cortez practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
John Muir Physician NetworkAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Paul S. Cortez is one of 8,236 pediatricians in California

Pediatrics is Dr. Cortez's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208000000X. Dr. Cortez is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Cortez is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pediatrics, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense A65966 · 1998 to 2027 · taxonomy 208000000X

Pediatricians near Dr. Cortez

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8,236pediatricians in California
3pediatricians in Alamo

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Paul S. Cortez's patients have a median age of 13

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Cortez's median patient age at 13, with 37% women.

Dr. Cortez's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 13

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women37%
  • Men62%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Paul S. Cortez wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2018

In 2018, Dr. Cortez wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $471 in total drug cost.

Part D claims, 201813
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$471

Dr. Cortez's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

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Dr. Paul S. Cortez received $1,591 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 74 general payments to Dr. Cortez from 24 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. paid the most, $269.

General payments to Dr. Cortez by program year, 2016 to 2025

Companies that paid Dr. Cortez the most, 2016 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Paul S. Cortez has 1 award and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Cortez.

Awards and honors for Dr. Cortez

  1. Undated
    • Compassionate Doctors

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Dr. Paul S. Cortez graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine

Dr. Cortez graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine in 1997.

  1. Medical schoolUC Irvine School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in pediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Paul S. Cortez accepts plans from 12 insurance carriers

Dr. Cortez is in network with 12 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Elevance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • HCSC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Regence Health Plans
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • +4 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Cortez accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO8
  2. Medicare7
  3. HMO6
  4. POS5
  5. EPO4

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Paul S. Cortez's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Paul S. Cortez's NPI number?

Dr. Paul S. Cortez's NPI number is 1629018171. It was assigned on June 6, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Paul S. Cortez?

Dr. Paul S. Cortez is a pediatrician in Alamo, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatrics Physician (taxonomy code 208000000X).

Where does Dr. Paul S. Cortez practice?

Dr. Cortez practices at 1505 St Alphonsus Way, Alamo, CA 94507. Dr. Cortez's primary practice is John Muir Physician Network in Alamo, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cortez to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Paul S. Cortez's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Cortez is (925) 296-9872.

What is Dr. Paul S. Cortez's medical license number?

Dr. Cortez holds California license A65966.

What medical group is Dr. Paul S. Cortez part of?

Dr. Cortez is linked to John Muir Medical Group.

Is Dr. Paul S. Cortez board certified?

Yes. Dr. Cortez is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Where did Dr. Paul S. Cortez go to medical school?

Dr. Cortez graduated from UC Irvine School of Medicine in 1997.

What drugs does Dr. Paul S. Cortez prescribe most?

In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cortez's most prescribed drugs by claims were Synthroid.

Has Dr. Paul S. Cortez received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $1,591 in general payments to Dr. Cortez from 24 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

How long has Dr. Paul S. Cortez been practicing?

Dr. Cortez graduated from medical school in 1997, 29 years ago.

What insurance does Dr. Paul S. Cortez accept?

Dr. Cortez is in network with 12 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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