Jillian Cortez, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Jillian Cortez is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Wheat Ridge, CO with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(720) 836-0891Wheat Ridge, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jillian Cortez, NP has been part of the Wheat Ridge medical community since 2022 in independent practice. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, kidney disease, and Alzheimer's/dementia (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 140 Nurse Practitioner providers in COSee all Nurse Practitioner in Wheat Ridge5+ years experienceNPI since 2022

Older · 93dNPPES updated 2026-02-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10900 W 44th Ave Unit 200, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-2742

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.05%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

2.05% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.6%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)

Better than 76% of reporting doctors in Colorado

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

206

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

227

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,814

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $230k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Alzheimer's / Dementia.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
60%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+26%)48%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 18, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 5 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in Wheat RidgePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

102 Heritage Ave, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450203

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Virtual Adult Health Care With Jillian Cortez

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jillian Cortez for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cognitive care — no travel to Wheat Ridge 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 Jillian Cortez

Dr. Cortez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wheat Ridge, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (720) 836-0891.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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