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Ophthalmology

Rachel C. Mercer, MD

Works at hospitals in Omaha, NE · Council Bluffs, IA · Nebraska, Iowa

Summary

Dr. Rachel C. Mercer, MD is an ophthalmologist at 13500 California St, Omaha, NE 68154. Phone: (402) 552-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rachel C. Mercer had 1,142 Original Medicare patients and 3,486 services. NPI 1316232556. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rachel C. Mercer, 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 Rachel C. Mercer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel C. Mercer 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 Rachel C. Mercer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,142 Original Medicare patients and 3,486 services for Rachel C. Mercer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rachel C. Mercer's NPI number?
1316232556. 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 Rachel C. Mercer, 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 patients1,142
Services billed to Medicare3,486
Different services or procedures50
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)685 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)344 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)316 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)283 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)256 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 cholesterol74%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%

Hospitals where Rachel C. Mercer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel C. Mercer 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rachel C. Mercer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rachel C. Mercer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Midwest Eye Care PC24 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Omaha

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Omaha, NE — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Midwest Eye Care PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1316232556
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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