Zorica Mercadante, MD
NPI 1285614586 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bradenton, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zorica Mercadante, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bradenton, FL (NPI 1285614586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285614586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME175087 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,228 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 373 | $88 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 296 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 212 | $76 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 115 | $21 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 60 | $101 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 587 | 171 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 346 | 100 |
| Ezetimibe | 331 | 99 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 303 | 91 |
| Losartan Potassium | 287 | 84 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 236 | 77 |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 across 5 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-20
- Last updated
- 2025-08-12
- Certified
- 2025-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zorica Mercadante's NPI number?
- Zorica Mercadante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285614586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zorica Mercadante's specialty?
- Zorica Mercadante is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zorica Mercadante located?
- Zorica Mercadante's practice location on file with NPPES is 2424 Manatee Ave W Ste 100, Bradenton, FL 34205-4954.
- What is Zorica Mercadante's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zorica Mercadante is (941) 847-7920.
- Does Zorica Mercadante accept Medicare?
- Zorica Mercadante is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zorica Mercadante's NPI active?
- Yes — Zorica Mercadante's NPI (1285614586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.