Karina Mercado, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1477006393 · Physician Assistant · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karina Mercado, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1477006393).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477006393
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
26 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 26 | $53 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$53 (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 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 158 | 61 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 143 | 53 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 122 | 40 |
| Lisinopril | 99 | 36 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 99 | 34 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 66 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,070 across 50 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
- 2016-07-27
- Last updated
- 2025-11-13
- Certified
- 2025-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karina Mercado's NPI number?
- Karina Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477006393, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karina Mercado's specialty?
- Karina Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karina Mercado located?
- Karina Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 16735 La Cantera Pkwy Apt 14405, San Antonio, TX 78256-1784.
- What is Karina Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karina Mercado is (956) 340-9213.
- Does Karina Mercado accept Medicare?
- Karina Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karina Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Karina Mercado's NPI (1477006393) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.