Daniel Cortez, MD, PHD
Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics
Daniel Cortez is a Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics specialist based in Sacramento, CA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
Patients across CA can see Daniel Cortez, MD, PHD in person in Sacramento or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Illinois Medical College (class of 2010), he has been practicing for over 16 years. A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems.
Older · 1724dNPPES updated 2021-09-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
45
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescriptions Written
27
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Heart Failure, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16.2k received from industry
43 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Daniel Cortez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Illinois Medical College
Board certified · Sep 2, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Taxonomy: 2080P0202X
Education & Training
Illinois Medical College (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
1844 W Culver Ave Apt 6, Orange, CA 92868-4111
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210023
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pediatric Cardiology Care With Daniel Cortez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel Cortez for heart failure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Sacramento required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daniel Cortez
Dr. Cortez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sacramento, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 734-4572.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2516 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817-2208
Mailing Address
1844 W Culver Ave Apt 6, Orange, CA 92868-4111
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