Richard Mercurio, MD
NPI 1477623494 · Family Medicine Physician · Kittanning, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Mercurio, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kittanning, PA (NPI 1477623494).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477623494
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD031126E (PA)
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
19 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
113 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 85 | $72 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 15 | $177 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 13 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$177 (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 · 165 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 481 | 40 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 368 | 52 |
| Furosemide | 288 | 44 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 284 | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 273 | 50 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 249 | 32 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$193 across 10 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
- 2006-11-08
- Last updated
- 2015-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Mercurio's NPI number?
- Richard Mercurio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477623494, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Mercurio's specialty?
- Richard Mercurio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Mercurio located?
- Richard Mercurio's practice location on file with NPPES is 198 Westgate Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201-8904.
- What is Richard Mercurio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Mercurio is (724) 543-1735.
- Does Richard Mercurio accept Medicare?
- Richard Mercurio is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Mercurio's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Mercurio's NPI (1477623494) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.