Medicare Enrolled

Dr. James Cortez

Radiation Oncology · Laredo, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1700 EAST SAUNDERS ST., Laredo, TX 78041
9567965000
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1417290511 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. James Cortez is a radiation oncology specialist in Laredo, TX, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cortez performed 3,545 Medicare services across 3,043 unique beneficiaries.

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.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ Top 27% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,545
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for radiation oncology
3,043
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~273 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Chest X-ray, 1 view 949 $6 $32
Bone density scan (DEXA) 359 $9 $35
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 232 $29 $148
Chest X-ray, 2 views 228 $7 $38
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 106 $59 $303
CT scan of chest, without contrast 93 $36 $203
Knee X-ray, 3 views 92 $6 $33
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 80 $23 $142
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 77 $6 $32
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 75 $20 $103
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 72 $23 $129
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 71 $65 $317
Mri scan of brain without contrast 65 $48 $259
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 54 $5 $29
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 52 $50 $259
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 52 $6 $39
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 48 $7 $55
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 47 $6 $33
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 40 $47 $237
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 40 $28 $103
Screening mammography 40 $35 $130
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 39 $7 $39
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 39 $46 $237
Ct scan of chest with contrast 35 $41 $216
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 32 $6 $30
Ct scan of leg without contrast 30 $35 $174
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 24 $54 $259
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 24 $68 $348
Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract 24 $32 $120
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 23 $25 $140
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 22 $5 $30
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 22 $17 $98
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 21 $31 $186
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast 21 $30 $207
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 20 $6 $39
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 20 $22 $119
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 19 $8 $55
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 19 $6 $30
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 18 $5 $29
Ct scan of face without contrast 16 $29 $149
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 16 $5 $29
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 15 $84 $397
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 15 $6 $29
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 15 $5 $29
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 15 $26 $139
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 13 $31 $174
Mri scan of leg without contrast 13 $42 $236
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 13 $53 $254
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 12 $53 $259
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 12 $6 $30
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 11 $64 $304
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 11 $62 $304
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 11 $5 $30
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views 11 $9 $52
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 11 $6 $33
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 11 $81 $382
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$62,506
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Cortez experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cortez performed 949 chest x-ray, 1 view services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Cortez's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Laredo?
Dr. Cortez's average Medicare payment per service is $19. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
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 →

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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 ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, 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 →