Carolina Mercado Acosta, MD
NPI 1326756123 · Ophthalmology Physician · Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolina Mercado Acosta, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Miami, FL (NPI 1326756123).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326756123
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME170276 (FL)
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
3 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
78 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 | 34 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $130 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 14 | $47 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 11 | $38 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$130 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 59 | 39 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 24 | — |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 18 | — |
| Latanoprost | 14 | — |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 13 | — |
| Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprimbrand: Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim | 12 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55,804 across 31 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)
- 7101 Fairway DrPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3701Phone: (305) 482-4775
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-11-10
- Last updated
- 2024-12-23
- Certified
- 2024-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolina Mercado Acosta's NPI number?
- Carolina Mercado Acosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326756123, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolina Mercado Acosta's specialty?
- Carolina Mercado Acosta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carolina Mercado Acosta located?
- Carolina Mercado Acosta's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 Nw 17th St, Miami, FL 33136-1119.
- What is Carolina Mercado Acosta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolina Mercado Acosta is (305) 482-4775.
- Does Carolina Mercado Acosta accept Medicare?
- Carolina Mercado Acosta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carolina Mercado Acosta's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolina Mercado Acosta's NPI (1326756123) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.