Ricardo Mendiola, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1821678905 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Mendiola, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1821678905).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821678905
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1034439 (TX)
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
5 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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 72 | — |
| Clonazepam | 56 | 11 |
| Lamotrigine | 49 | — |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 38 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 34 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 26 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$187 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)
- 1150 Reservoir AveCranston, RI 02920-6068Phone: (401) 259-0340
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-12
- Last updated
- 2023-04-03
- Certified
- 2023-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Mendiola's NPI number?
- Ricardo Mendiola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821678905, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Mendiola's specialty?
- Ricardo Mendiola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ricardo Mendiola located?
- Ricardo Mendiola's practice location on file with NPPES is 6262 Mcpherson Rd Ste 104, Laredo, TX 78041-6183.
- What is Ricardo Mendiola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Mendiola is (956) 516-7304.
- Does Ricardo Mendiola accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Mendiola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Mendiola's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Mendiola's NPI (1821678905) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.