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Active NPI 1861133845 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Barbara Cortes , MD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Barbara Cortes, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Houston, TX. Practice services are available at 1977 BUTLER BLVD under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1977 Butler Blvd

Houston, TX 770304101

Telephone 7137986100
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Baylor College Of Medicine Facility NPI 1730114125

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 24.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
276 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-06-16
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX W5301

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Secondary Practice Locations

600 Northern Blvd Ste 214

Great Neck, NY 110215200

Phone: 5164658460

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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NPI 1093704405

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1114345725

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Navnit Mohan

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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NPI 1174512552

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 16, 2026

Registered at 1977 BUTLER BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304101 (Tel: 7137986100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 16, 2026

Registered at 1977 BUTLER BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304101

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 16, 2026

Ophthalmology (License #W5301 in TX)

NPI Profile Active April 06, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 06, 2022

Registered at 600 NORTHERN BLVD STE 214, GREAT NECK, NY 110215200 (Tel: 5164658460)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 06, 2022

Registered at 600 NORTHERN BLVD STE 214, GREAT NECK, NY 110215200

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 06, 2022

Recorded as BARBARA CORTES, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 06, 2022

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 05, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861133845
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 05, 2022
Last Update: June 16, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1977 Butler Blvd

Houston, TX 770304101

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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