Dr. Ricardo Cortez
Neurosurgery in Jonesboro, Arkansas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 25+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ricardo Cortez II, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Houston Physicians' Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital System. Dr. Ricardo Cortez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hph Physicians Group Inc. Dr. Ricardo Cortez may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Ricardo Cortez at 800 S Main St to request Dr. Ricardo Cortez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ricardo Cortez II |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4385713544 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 25 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Ricardo Cortez attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1999.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1154340958
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 18, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Ricardo Cortez
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ricardo Cortez has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 25 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| N-8000 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Webster, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Physician |
| Houston, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Hph Physicians Group Inc | 1 |
Practice Locations
800 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401-3548
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
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Thursday, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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