Luis Mercado, PA-C
NPI 1508332305 · Medical Physician Assistant · Turlock, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Mercado, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Turlock, CA (NPI 1508332305).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508332305
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA56630 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
141 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 47 | $103 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 40 | $150 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $82 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 18 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $55 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$150 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 59 | 59 |
| Cephalexin | 45 | 44 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 44 | 43 |
| Ibuprofen | 39 | 39 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 23 | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 17 |
| Ondansetron |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 3 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
- 2018-10-18
- Last updated
- 2025-01-21
- Certified
- 2025-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Mercado's NPI number?
- Luis Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508332305, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Mercado's specialty?
- Luis Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Luis Mercado located?
- Luis Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 3650 Geer Rd Ste B, Turlock, CA 95382-1148.
- What is Luis Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Mercado is (209) 633-3014.
- Does Luis Mercado accept Medicare?
- Luis Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Mercado's NPI (1508332305) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.