Michael Mercado, MD
NPI 1609038405 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Manhattan Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Mercado, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Manhattan Beach, CA (NPI 1609038405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609038405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A108002 (CA)
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
17 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
516 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 226 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $139 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 58 | $49 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 41 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 32 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 73 | 73 |
| Cephalexin | 60 | 59 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 45 | 45 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 37 | 37 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 29 | 29 |
| Naproxen | 21 | 21 |
| Baclofen | 20 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-02
- Last updated
- 2021-04-19
- Certified
- 2021-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Mercado's NPI number?
- Michael Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609038405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Mercado's specialty?
- Michael Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Mercado located?
- Michael Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-5929.
- What is Michael Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Mercado is (310) 376-6262.
- Does Michael Mercado accept Medicare?
- Michael Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Mercado's NPI (1609038405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.