0 reviews
Summary
Dr. James Cortes treats hypertensive emergency and hypertension and performs emergency care and therapeutic hypothermia. He has practiced surgery and emergency medicine for 20 years. Dr. Cortes earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and sees patients in San Diego and Chula Vista, California.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 20 years of experience
- 61 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Cortes has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Dr. James Cortes | Gage Elizabeth Vander Meer | Mark James Hedinger | Rachel Lauren Pile |
| Surgery | Nurse Practitioner | Emergency Medicine | Emergency Medicine |
| 20 Years of Experience | 4 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Cortes
Medical Specialties
Dr. James Cortes has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Cortes has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
Dr. James Cortes holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 2006.
NPI Number
Dr. Cortes' NPI number is 1376757732.
Similar Doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr. James Cortes accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. James Cortes has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. James Cortes's office located?
- Dr. James Cortes's office is located at 4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103.
- Does Dr. James Cortes accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Cortes accepts on their Vitals profile.
- What languages does Dr. James Cortes speak?
- Dr. James Cortes speaks English.
- Is Dr. James Cortes accepting new patients?
- Dr. James Cortes has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Data Sources
This provider profile is built using data from:
- NPPES NPI Registry
- State medical licensing boards
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.

