Quick answers
- Does Kristen L. Mercado accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen L. 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 Kristen L. Mercado see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 88 Original Medicare patients and 755 services for Kristen L. Mercado. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen L. Mercado's NPI number?
- 1588159016. 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 Kristen L. 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 | 88 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 755 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 84 |
Most frequent services
- Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes (97535)675 services
- Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes (97165)80 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%
- Arthritis63%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Heart failure39%
- Atrial fibrillation36%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen L. Mercado is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Pershing AveShenandoah, IA 51601 (402) 559‑6195
- Emile 42nd StOmaha, NE 68198 (402) 559‑4015
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen L. Mercado as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UNMC Physicians1,518 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, Iowa →
Other occupational therapists in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UNMC Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OT |
|---|---|
| School | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588159016 |
| 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