Melissa Mercado, APRN
NPI 1356025548 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Leesburg, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Mercado, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Leesburg, FL (NPI 1356025548).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356025548
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN1126601 (FL)
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
3 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
1,066 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 | 494 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 142 | $93 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 120 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 79 | $106 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 71 | $69 |
| 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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 123 | 122 |
| Prednisone | 111 | 110 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 94 | 88 |
| Azithromycin | 87 | 86 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 63 | 44 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 54 | 53 |
| Mupirocin | 49 | 48 |
| Dexamethasone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$184 across 4 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
- 2023-06-09
- Last updated
- 2023-11-07
- Certified
- 2023-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Mercado's NPI number?
- Melissa Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356025548, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Mercado's specialty?
- Melissa Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Mercado located?
- Melissa Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 27637 US Highway 27, Leesburg, FL 34748-9033.
- What is Melissa Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Mercado is (352) 326-6001.
- Does Melissa Mercado accept Medicare?
- Melissa Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Mercado's NPI (1356025548) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.