Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado, M.D.
NPI 1447480918 · Otolaryngology Physician · Mayaguez, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Mayaguez, PR (NPI 1447480918).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447480918
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 279464 (NY)
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 tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
166 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 61 | $89 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 42 | $181 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 28 | $109 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 21 | $40 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using an Endoscope31525 | 14 | $245 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$245 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 691 | 286 |
| Famotidine | 501 | 207 |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Ec | 438 | 204 |
| Omeprazole | 422 | 179 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 176 | 96 |
| Azelastine/Fluticasonebrand: Azelastine-Fluticasone | 148 | 63 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 146 | 126 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-19
- Last updated
- 2023-01-10
- Certified
- 2023-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado's NPI number?
- Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447480918, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado's specialty?
- Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado located?
- Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Calle De Diego E Ste 205, Mayaguez, PR 00680-5080.
- What is Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado is (787) 986-7300.
- Does Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado accept Medicare?
- Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado's NPI (1447480918) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.