Melissa Mercado, DO
NPI 1821587270 · Family Medicine Physician · Jersey City, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Mercado, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Jersey City, NJ (NPI 1821587270).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821587270
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- NA (NJ)
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
8 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
1,231 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $138 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 111 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 75 | $63 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 60 | $43 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 60 | $50 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 112 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 377 | 90 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 334 | 144 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 215 | 105 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 213 | 87 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 161 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 159 | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,142 across 66 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
- 2018-05-01
- Last updated
- 2018-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Mercado's NPI number?
- Melissa Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821587270, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Mercado's specialty?
- Melissa Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Mercado located?
- Melissa Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306-1121.
- What is Melissa Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Mercado is (201) 795-8200.
- Does Melissa Mercado accept Medicare?
- Melissa Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Mercado's NPI (1821587270) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.