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FRANK CORTESE, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in ALBANY, California. 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
64
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
What the federal data reveals: FRANK CORTESE, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in ALBANY, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 64 claims across 37 beneficiaries .

What stands out: FRANK CORTESE, DDS filed 64 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALBANY, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

FRANK CORTESE, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2009

NPI 1225268584

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

64 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in California

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

General Practice Dentistry share within California

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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).

FRANK CORTESE, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in ALBANY, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1225268584. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

FRANK CORTESE, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 510 KAINS AVE, ALBANY, CA, 94706, with a listed phone of (410) 227-3767. NPI 1225268584 was issued on 07/21/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CORTESE 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 64 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $704 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.4%. 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

510 KAINS AVE
ALBANY, CA 94706

Provider Details

NPI 1225268584
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2009

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to FRANK CORTESE, DDS. To verify FRANK CORTESE, DDS's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

64
Total Claims
$704
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
64
Total Day Supply
522
Generic Drug Cost
$664
Opioid Claims
15 (23.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.76
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
32
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
11

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

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How FRANK CORTESE, DDS fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANK CORTESE, DDS's 64 claims are below the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in California

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

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANK CORTESE, DDS's specialty?
FRANK CORTESE, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in ALBANY, California. Credentials: DDS.
How much does FRANK CORTESE, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANK CORTESE, DDS wrote 64 Medicare Part D claims totaling $704 in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is FRANK CORTESE, DDS located?
FRANK CORTESE, DDS is located at 510 KAINS AVE, ALBANY, CA, 94706. Phone: (410) 227-3767.
What is FRANK CORTESE, DDS's NPI number?
FRANK CORTESE, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225268584, issued on 07/21/2009.
Does FRANK CORTESE, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, FRANK CORTESE, DDS had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.4%.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANK CORTESE, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANK CORTESE, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANK CORTESE, DDS accept Medicare?
FRANK CORTESE, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 64 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANK CORTESE, DDS's credentials?
FRANK CORTESE, DDS's NPI is 1225268584 with credentials DDS. 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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