Mercedita Refugio, FNP
NPI 1073065025 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mercedita Refugio, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1073065025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073065025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP132742 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
301 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 95 | $74 |
| Evaluation of Psychological Test, First Hour96130 | 61 | $100 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 46 | $60 |
| Administration of Psychological Or Neuropsychological Test By Technician, First 30 Minutes96138 | 35 | $27 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 34 | $189 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 293 | 91 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 218 | 64 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 142 | 53 |
| Pregabalin | 130 | 48 |
| Meloxicam | 122 | 45 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 122 | 46 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 113 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$165 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3623 S Main St Ste 109Stafford, TX 77477-5406Phone: (713) 336-4340Fax: (832) 957-7885
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-10-25
- Last updated
- 2022-10-07
- Certified
- 2022-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mercedita Refugio's NPI number?
- Mercedita Refugio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073065025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mercedita Refugio's specialty?
- Mercedita Refugio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Mercedita Refugio located?
- Mercedita Refugio's practice location on file with NPPES is 9000 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-1526.
- What is Mercedita Refugio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mercedita Refugio is (630) 803-9456.
- Does Mercedita Refugio accept Medicare?
- Mercedita Refugio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mercedita Refugio's NPI active?
- Yes — Mercedita Refugio's NPI (1073065025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.