April John Mercado, NP
NPI 1497409452 · Nurse Practitioner · Annapolis, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
April John Mercado, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Annapolis, MD (NPI 1497409452).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497409452
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R213903 (MD)
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 tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 78 | 30 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 50 | — |
| Calcium Acetate | 30 | — |
| Midodrine Hcl | 20 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 16 | — |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 15 | — |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7115 Guilford Dr Ste 204Frederick, MD 21704-5236Phone: (301) 663-9570
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-02-09
- Last updated
- 2022-06-28
- Certified
- 2022-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is April John Mercado's NPI number?
- April John Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497409452, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is April John Mercado's specialty?
- April John Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is April John Mercado located?
- April John Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 116 Defense Hwy Ste 202, Annapolis, MD 21401-7045.
- What is April John Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for April John Mercado is (410) 224-0270.
- Does April John Mercado accept Medicare?
- April John Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is April John Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — April John Mercado's NPI (1497409452) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.