Jose Mercado, PA-C
NPI 1740376250 · Physician Assistant · Ocala, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Mercado, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Ocala, FL (NPI 1740376250).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740376250
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9101754 (FL)
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 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
2,356 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 564 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 535 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 208 | $105 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 197 | $13 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 186 | $30 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 174 | $151 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 499 | 220 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 295 | 124 |
| Omeprazole | 214 | 85 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 95 | 61 |
| Methylprednisolone | 80 | 74 |
| Baclofen | 68 | 38 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 67 | 60 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,118 across 23 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
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2017-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Mercado's NPI number?
- Jose Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740376250, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Mercado's specialty?
- Jose Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Jose Mercado located?
- Jose Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 2120 Sw 22nd Pl, Ocala, FL 34471-7765.
- What is Jose Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Mercado is (352) 732-5042.
- Does Jose Mercado accept Medicare?
- Jose Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Mercado's NPI (1740376250) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.