Quick answers
- Does Melinda Mercado accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda 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 Melinda Mercado see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 193 Original Medicare patients and 2,754 services for Melinda Mercado. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda Mercado's NPI number?
- 1619635703. 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 Melinda 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 | 193 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,754 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)241 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)220 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)58 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)53 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)46 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes40%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Anxiety35%
Hospitals where Melinda Mercado works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda 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.
- Holmes Regional Medical CenterMelbourne, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100019
- Palm Bay HospitalPalm Bay, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100316
- Viera HospitalMelbourne, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100315
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda Mercado is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1810 Eldron Blvd SEPalm Bay, FL 32909 (321) 434‑1981
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda Mercado as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Health First Medical Group, LLC711 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Palm Bay
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Bay, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Health First Medical Group, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619635703 |
| 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