2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1871257162 PHARMD
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BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD

Pharmacist in SALEM, Oregon. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
745
Medicare Part D claims · 229 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD filed 745 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in SALEM, Oregon, prescribing 79% generic.

745
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

745 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/24/2021

NPI 1871257162

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

745 452% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Pharmacist share within Oregon

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Oregon

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pharmacist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 255 LANCASTER DR NE, SALEM, OR, 97301, with a listed phone of (503) 576-8340. NPI 1871257162 was issued on 10/24/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CORTEZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 745 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 229 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $106K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

255 LANCASTER DR NE
SALEM, OR 97301

Provider Details

NPI 1871257162
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/24/2021

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 745 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

745
Total Claims
$106K
Total Drug Cost
229
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,530
Total Day Supply
45,338
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$95K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 132, 75-84: 40, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
89
Metformin Hcl
46
Losartan Potassium
43
Lisinopril
32
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
30
Amlodipine Besylate
27
Hydrochlorothiazide
22
Sertraline Hcl
19
Trazodone Hcl
17
Victoza 3-Pak
Liraglutide
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pharmacist Overview

How BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD's 745 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Oregon

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CORTEZ.

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD's specialty?
BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in SALEM, Oregon. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD wrote 745 Medicare Part D claims totaling $106K in drug costs for 229 beneficiaries.
Where is BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD located?
BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD is located at 255 LANCASTER DR NE, SALEM, OR, 97301. Phone: (503) 576-8340.
What is BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD's NPI number?
BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871257162, issued on 10/24/2021.
Does BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $95K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD accept Medicare?
BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 745 Part D claims and 229 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD's credentials?
BALDWIN CORTEZ, PHARMD's NPI is 1871257162 with credentials PHARMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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