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Active NPI 1831759349 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Cortese , MD

Internal Medicine • Scranton, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Cortese, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Scranton, PA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Dr. Cortese delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000.

Dr. Cortese is affiliated with The Wright Center Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hemoglobin a1c level, blood glucose (sugar) level. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

501 S Washington Ave Ste 1000

Scranton, PA 185053805

Telephone 5703432383
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Scranton, PA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -14.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.5 Yrs
State Avg: 28.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
135 Specialists

Practicing in Scranton, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cortese (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Scranton Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level
27 20 $38.00 $9.52
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level
13 12 $16.00 $3.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-11-22
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA MD479382

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Wright Center Medical Group

103 Spruce St, Hawley, PA 184281149

Phone: 5705768081

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 22, 2022

Registered at 501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000, SCRANTON, PA 185053805 (Tel: 5703432383)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 22, 2022

Registered at 501 S WASHINGTON AVE STE 1000, SCRANTON, PA 185053805 (Tel: 5703432383)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 22, 2022

Internal Medicine (License #MD479382 in PA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 23, 2019

Registered at 111 N WASHINGTON AVE, SCRANTON, PA 185031828 (Tel: 5709148903)

NPI Profile Active June 17, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 17, 2019

Registered at 111 N WASHINGTON AVE FL 1, SCRANTON, PA 185031841 (Tel: 5703432383)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 17, 2019

Registered at 870 ROCK ST, ARCHBALD, PA 184032119 (Tel: 5706668118)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 17, 2019

Recorded as JAMES CORTESE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 17, 2019

Internal Medicine (License #MT217996 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 17, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831759349
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 17, 2019
Last Update: November 22, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

501 S Washington Ave Ste 1000

Scranton, PA 185053805

Phone: 5703432383

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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