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Gastroenterology

Alex X. Mercado Irizarry, MD

Works at hospitals in Ft Lauderdale, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Alex X. Mercado Irizarry, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1900 E Commercial Blvd, 201 Holy Cross Medical Group, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308. Phone: (954) 928-1778. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alex X. Mercado Irizarry had 172 Original Medicare patients and 386 services. NPI 1063770592. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1900 E Commercial Blvd, 201 Holy Cross Medical Group, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308 · Directions
  • Phone: (954) 928‑1778
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Holy Cross Hospital
  • Group practice: Holy Cross Hospital Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine · graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alex X. Mercado Irizarry, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Alex X. Mercado Irizarry accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alex X. Mercado Irizarry accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Alex X. Mercado Irizarry see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 386 services for Alex X. Mercado Irizarry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alex X. Mercado Irizarry's NPI number?
1063770592. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Alex X. Mercado Irizarry, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients172
Services billed to Medicare386
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)109 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)51 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)47 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)38 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)27 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Ischemic heart disease49%
  • Chronic kidney disease41%
  • Diabetes37%

Hospitals where Alex X. Mercado Irizarry works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alex X. Mercado Irizarry at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Holy Cross HospitalFt Lauderdale, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100073

Practice locations

Addresses where Alex X. Mercado Irizarry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1900 E Commercial Blvd, 201 Holy Cross Medical GroupFt Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 928‑1778

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alex X. Mercado Irizarry as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Holy Cross Hospital Inc303 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Ft Lauderdale

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ft Lauderdale, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Holy Cross Hospital Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063770592
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians