Carmen Torres Mercado, M.D
NPI 1356572895 · General Practice Physician · Mayaguez, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carmen Torres Mercado, M.D is a General Practice Physician provider in Mayaguez, PR (NPI 1356572895).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356572895
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 17601 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 53 | 49 |
| Azithromycin | 38 | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 29 |
| Dexamethasone | 27 | 26 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 26 | 26 |
| Levofloxacin | 25 | 25 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 23 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$94 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
- 2009-07-31
- Last updated
- 2010-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carmen Torres Mercado's NPI number?
- Carmen Torres Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356572895, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carmen Torres Mercado's specialty?
- Carmen Torres Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carmen Torres Mercado located?
- Carmen Torres Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 106 Street Km 2, Mayaguez, PR 00680-0000.
- What is Carmen Torres Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carmen Torres Mercado is (787) 832-2094.
- Does Carmen Torres Mercado accept Medicare?
- Carmen Torres Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carmen Torres Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Carmen Torres Mercado's NPI (1356572895) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.