Manuel Mercado, MD
NPI 1316919228 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pharr, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Manuel Mercado, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pharr, TX (NPI 1316919228).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316919228
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L0420 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
759 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 | 414 | $122 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 81 | $99 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 80 | $46 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 71 | $44 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 50 | $124 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 198 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 940 | 308 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 562 | 179 |
| Omeprazole | 514 | 213 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 494 | 155 |
| Metformin Hcl | 477 | 146 |
| Lisinopril | 436 | 140 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,467 across 91 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
- 2006-02-03
- Last updated
- 2012-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Manuel Mercado's NPI number?
- Manuel Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316919228, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Manuel Mercado's specialty?
- Manuel Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Manuel Mercado located?
- Manuel Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 502 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577-5449.
- What is Manuel Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Manuel Mercado is (956) 702-1013.
- Does Manuel Mercado accept Medicare?
- Manuel Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Manuel Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Manuel Mercado's NPI (1316919228) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.