Quick answers
- Does Claudia G. Mercado accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claudia G. Mercado 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 Claudia G. Mercado see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 131 Original Medicare patients and 2,051 services for Claudia G. Mercado. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Claudia G. Mercado's NPI number?
- 1114174497. 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 Claudia G. Mercado, 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 patients | 131 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,051 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)513 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month (99491)450 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month (99437)449 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)73 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)69 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%
- Diabetes57%
- Arthritis50%
- Osteoporosis43%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Claudia G. Mercado works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Claudia G. Mercado 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.
- Doctors Hospital of LaredoLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450643
- Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450029
Practice locations
Addresses where Claudia G. Mercado is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1310 Trey DrLaredo, TX 78041 (956) 727‑3047
- 908 Hidalgo Blvd, Suite AZapata, TX 78076 (956) 265‑9090
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Laredo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laredo, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114174497 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians