Francis Cortez, NP
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
Cortez Nurse Practitioner
1629842711Is Francis Cortez, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Francis Cortez, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Houston. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Cortez's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a critical care nurse practitioner?
Critical care NPs manage the most severely ill or unstable patients, usually in intensive care units.
When to see one: Typically in ICU/critical-care settings.
More about critical care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Houston, TX
Houston has 5873 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 50 focused on critical care nurse practitioner. Texas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
9
Avg in Houston
5873
Nurse Practitioners in Houston
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Cortez's license is active and unrestricted with the Texas board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Francis Cortez, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Francis Cortez, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1629842711) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Francis Cortez, NP?
Francis Cortez, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Houston has about 9 years. There are 5873 nurse practitioners in Houston, including 50 with a critical care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Francis Cortez, NP located?
Francis Cortez, NP practices at Cortez Nurse Practitioner, 6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030. Phone: (713) 798-2222.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Cortez's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 11/09/2023