Dr. Hiram Cortes

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Hiram Cortes, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Brooklyn, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including New York Methodist Hospital. Dr. Hiram Cortes accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (718) 369-3555 to request Dr. Hiram Cortes the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 460 13th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215-5207

Phone 1: (718) 369-3555

Fax: (718) 369-2918


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Hiram Cortes
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7911914585
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 40 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Hiram Cortes graduated from medical school in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1609821735
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 11, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Hiram Cortes

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Hiram Cortes has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 40 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

460 13th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215-5207
Phone: (718) 369-3555
Fax: (718) 369-2918
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, October 11, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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