Quick answers
- Does Neriza G. Mercado accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neriza 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 Neriza G. Mercado see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 434 services for Neriza G. Mercado. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neriza G. Mercado's NPI number?
- 1285314179. 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 Neriza 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 | 144 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 434 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)162 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)153 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)35 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)34 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Depression47%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia44%
- Heart failure42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Neriza G. Mercado is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3020 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98409 (253) 844‑4327
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neriza G. Mercado as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pacific Medical Specialty Group59 clinicians in the group
- Platinum Peaks Healthcare PC54 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pacific Medical Specialty Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285314179 |
| 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
- 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