Nicole Mae Mercado, PA-C
NPI 1851848063 · Physician Assistant · Terrytown, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Mae Mercado, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Terrytown, LA (NPI 1851848063).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851848063
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 303576 (LA)
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 tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
69 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 44 | $98 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 25 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $98–$139 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 82 | 79 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 58 | 55 |
| Cephalexin | 47 | 46 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 47 | 47 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 42 | 41 |
| Mupirocin | 23 | 23 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | 22 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-09-06
- Last updated
- 2016-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Mae Mercado's NPI number?
- Nicole Mae Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851848063, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Mae Mercado's specialty?
- Nicole Mae Mercado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Mae Mercado located?
- Nicole Mae Mercado's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056-7127.
- What is Nicole Mae Mercado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Mae Mercado is (504) 392-3131.
- Does Nicole Mae Mercado accept Medicare?
- Nicole Mae Mercado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Mae Mercado's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Mae Mercado's NPI (1851848063) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.