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Active NPI 1972066785 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alejandro Cortes , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • La Jolla, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alejandro Cortes, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in La Jolla, CA. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Dr. Cortes delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9400 CAMPUS POINT DR.

Dr. Cortes maintains professional affiliations with Folsom Orthopaedic Surgery And Sports Injury Medical Clinic, Inc., Regents Of The University Of California and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9400 Campus Point Dr

La Jolla, CA 920931350

Telephone 8009268273
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -16.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.6 Yrs
State Avg: 28.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
56 Specialists

Practicing in La Jolla, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
88.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cortes (7 Years) 7 Yrs
La Jolla Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
33 33 $1806.08 $211.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
28 28 $1939.70 $210.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-07-08
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA A182583

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Folsom Orthopaedic Surgery And Sports Injury Medical Clinic, Inc.

1743 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA 956303541

Phone: 9169832307

Regents Of The University Of California

9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 920931350

Phone: 8586577000

Secondary Practice Locations

450 Stanyan St

San Francisco, CA 94117

Phone: 4157505782

450 Stanyan St

San Francisco, CA 94117

Phone: 4157505782

9300 Campus Point Dr

La Jolla, CA 920371300

Phone: 8009268273

200 W Arbor Dr

San Diego, CA 921039000

Phone: 8009268273

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), FAAHPM

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dale Trujillo , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003104423

Nurse Practitioner

Kaylee Petersen , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1003152364

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Irene Nevarez , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003166646

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003239948

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2024

Registered at 9400 CAMPUS POINT DR, LA JOLLA, CA 920931350 (Tel: 8009268273)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2024

Registered at FILE 57326, LOS ANGELES, CA 900747326 (Tel: 8009268273)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2024

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A182583 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location September 26, 2019

Registered at 450 STANYAN ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117 (Tel: 4157505782)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 26, 2019

Registered at 450 STANYAN ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941171019

NPI Profile Active April 09, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 09, 2019

Registered at 201 ORANGE BLOSSOM CIR, FOLSOM, CA 956308119 (Tel: 9169556293)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 09, 2019

Registered at 201 ORANGE BLOSSOM CIR, FOLSOM, CA 956308119 (Tel: 9169556293)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 09, 2019

Recorded as ALEJANDRO CORTES, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 09, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 09, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972066785
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 09, 2019
Last Update: July 08, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

File 57326

Los Angeles, CA 900747326

Phone: 8009268273

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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