NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1497845937 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Leonardo Cortez, M.D.
Legal Medicine in Kailua Kona, Hawaii.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,045 in Legal Medicine, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 316 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$457.13
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Leonardo Cortez, M.D. filed 5,412 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Legal Medicine in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, prescribing 85% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- $457.13
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥94th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Leonardo Cortez, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1497845937), first enumerated 10/13/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 5,412 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$457.13 in reported industry payments (24 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1497845937 · Legal Medicine
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1497845937
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 1,045
- RX-MID 5,412
- BOOK-THIN 12 in Hawaii
- PHOTO-ENUM Juan Cruz, M.D. · 2006
Leonardo Cortez, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,412 ≥ 94th percentile 94% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Leonardo Cortez, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Legal Medicine
Medicare Part D claims
5,412 92% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Hawaii
How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497845937 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Legal Medicine |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/13/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Leonardo Cortez, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$457
Largest payer
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Leonardo Cortez, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Legal Medicine average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 5,412 2024 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 2024.
5,412
Total Claims
$884K
Total Drug Cost
316
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,325.433
- Total Day Supply
- 356,501
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $740K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $141K
- Opioid Claims
- 356 (6.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 162
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.10
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 121, 85+: 62
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Leonardo Cortez, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
310 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
274 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
180 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
164 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
164 claims
- Allopurinol
Allopurinol
133 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
133 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 123
Tamsulosin Hcl
123 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 310 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 274 |
| Losartan Potassium | 180 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 164 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 164 |
| Allopurinol | 133 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 133 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 123 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 107 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 93 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Legal Medicine Overview
How Leonardo Cortez, M.D. fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.
1,045
Legal Medicine Providers in US
50
States with Legal Medicine
2,818
Avg Claims per Provider
Leonardo Cortez, M.D.'s 5,412 claims are above the specialty average of 2,818.
Nationwide Legal Medicine peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cortez, both outside Hawaii so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Hawaii
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Hawaii, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cortez.
One of 12 Legal Medicine providers enrolled in Hawaii, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Harry Ashe
M.D.
Kahuku, HI
Dr. Irving Brown
M.D.
Wailuku, HI
Dr. Jay Faris
M.D.
Wailuku, HI
Dr. Marcus Griffin
M.D.
Kihei, HI
Dr. Allan Nathan
M.D.
Kahului, HI
Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonardo Cortez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Leonardo Cortez, M.D. specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Leonardo Cortez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Leonardo Cortez, M.D. wrote 5,412 Medicare Part D claims totaling $884K in drug costs for 316 beneficiaries.
Where is Leonardo Cortez, M.D. located? ▼
Leonardo Cortez, M.D. is located at 76-6225 KUAKINI HWY, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740. Phone: (808) 326-1944.
What is Leonardo Cortez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Leonardo Cortez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497845937, issued on 10/13/2006.
Does Leonardo Cortez, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Leonardo Cortez, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $740K in brand drug costs.
Does Leonardo Cortez, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Leonardo Cortez, M.D. had 356 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,045 Legal Medicine providers across 50 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,818 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Leonardo Cortez, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Leonardo Cortez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Leonardo Cortez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Leonardo Cortez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,412 Part D claims and 316 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Leonardo Cortez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Leonardo Cortez, M.D.'s NPI is 1497845937 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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