Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Olga Cortez, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Cross Roads, TX
Speaking/Promotional
3800 STEVE SMITH WAY, Cross Roads, TX 76227
9403653030
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1558479857 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cortez from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cortez

Dr. Olga Cortez is an obstetrics & gynecology in Cross Roads, TX, with 19 years in practice.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cortez received a total of $13,275 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 140 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cortez is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice$ $13,275 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,275
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,896/year across 7 years
Top 5% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
40
Companies
140
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,023 (75.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,208 (16.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,044 (7.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$473
2023
$1,235
2022
$3,385
2021
$517
2020
$310
2019
$7,195
2018
$161

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$10,023
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$1,140
AbbVie Inc.
$367
ABBVIE INC.
$207
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$152
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$147
Lilly USA, LLC
$134
Novo Nordisk Inc
$92
PFIZER INC.
$90
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$69
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$65
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$57
Organon LLC
$56
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$45
AbbVie, Inc.
$45
Amgen Inc.
$43
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$41
VIVUS, Inc.
$39
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$36
Hologic, LLC
$35
Eisai Inc.
$35
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$35
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$28
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$26
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$19
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$16
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$15
Shire North American Group Inc
$14
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Bausch Health US, LLC
$14
Baxter Healthcare
$12
EISAI INC.
$12
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 86.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM · ADEPT · AJOVY · ANNOVERA · Aimovig · BIJUVA · BOTOX · Belviq · CONTRAVE · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · EMGALITY · IMVEXXY · INJECTAFER · Kyleena · LICART · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · Linzess · MOUNJARO · Mirena · NASCOBAL · NEXPLANON · NP Thyroid · NP Thyroid 60 · NURTEC ODT · ONZETRA XSAIL · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OTREXUP · Orilissa · PAXLOVID · PICO · PROMETRIUM · Prenate Mini · Prolia · QSYMIA · QULIPTA · SLYND · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Synthroid · TRINTELLIX · Tirosint · UBRELVY · Veozah · WELLBUTRIN · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED · ZEPBOUND
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (76%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in obstetrics & gynecology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for obstetrics & gynecology in TX.

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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
237
Per 100K population
25.1
County median income
$108,185
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER AT AUBREY
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data— No dataN/A
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Cortez is a obstetrics & gynecology, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 5%), with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Cortez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cortez received a total of $13,275 from 40 companies across 140 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Cortez) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →