Axel Mercado, PA C
NPI 1578594065 · Physician Assistant · Wilson, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Axel Mercado, PA C is a Physician Assistant provider in Wilson, NC (NPI 1578594065).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578594065
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA3322 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 87 | 80 |
| Azithromycin | 34 | 34 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 28 | 26 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 28 | 25 |
| Ibuprofen | 27 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin | 25 | 23 |
| Cefdinir | 16 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2700 Wayne Memorial DrGoldsboro, NC 27534-9494Phone: (919) 587-4394
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2026-03-03
- Certified
- 2026-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Axel Mercado's NPI number?
- Axel Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578594065, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Axel Mercado's specialty?
- Axel Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Axel Mercado located?
- Axel Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 2130 Forest Hills Rd W Ste B, Wilson, NC 27893-3681.
- What is Axel Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Axel Mercado is (252) 237-2700.
- Does Axel Mercado accept Medicare?
- Axel Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Axel Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Axel Mercado's NPI (1578594065) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.