Quick answers
- Does Gustavo J. Almodovar-Mercado accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gustavo J. Almodovar-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 Gustavo J. Almodovar-Mercado see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 187 services for Gustavo J. Almodovar-Mercado. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gustavo J. Almodovar-Mercado's NPI number?
- 1447480918. 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 Gustavo J. Almodovar-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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 187 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)61 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)42 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)28 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)21 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope (31525)14 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes41%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Gustavo J. Almodovar-Mercado works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gustavo J. Almodovar-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.
- Hospital de la ConcepcionSan German, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400021
Practice locations
Addresses where Gustavo J. Almodovar-Mercado is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 55 Calle De Diego E, Suite 205Mayaguez, PR 00680 (787) 986‑7300
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Mayaguez
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mayaguez, PR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447480918 |
| 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