Nestor Mercado
NPI 1558454173 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nestor Mercado is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1558454173).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558454173
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD210132 (OR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
1,101 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 339 | $65 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 253 | $14 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 182 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 85 | $174 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 57 | $156 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 144 | 41 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 103 | 20 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 68 | 20 |
| Furosemide | 48 | 21 |
| Lisinopril | 47 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 46 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,404 across 7 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2025-11-26
- Certified
- 2025-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nestor Mercado's NPI number?
- Nestor Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558454173, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nestor Mercado's specialty?
- Nestor Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nestor Mercado located?
- Nestor Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 4802 N Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79416-3025.
- What is Nestor Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nestor Mercado is (248) 259-8157.
- Does Nestor Mercado accept Medicare?
- Nestor Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nestor Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Nestor Mercado's NPI (1558454173) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.