Quick answers
- Does Francisco G. Merced-Ortiz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francisco G. Merced-Ortiz 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 Francisco G. Merced-Ortiz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 204 Original Medicare patients and 954 services for Francisco G. Merced-Ortiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francisco G. Merced-Ortiz's NPI number?
- 1750649786. 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 Francisco G. Merced-Ortiz, 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 | 204 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 954 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)161 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)124 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)106 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)90 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)81 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Heart failure60%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
Hospitals where Francisco G. Merced-Ortiz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francisco G. Merced-Ortiz 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 Pavia SanturceSan Juan, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400019
- Presbyterian Community HospitalSan Juan, PR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 400001
Practice locations
Addresses where Francisco G. Merced-Ortiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1492 Ave Ponce De LeonSan Juan, PR 00907
- 1492 Ave Ponce De Leon, Edif Centro Europa Suite 713San Juan, PR 00907
- Edif Centro Europa, Suite 713San Juan, PR 00907 (787) 723‑5017
Specialties
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologyprimary
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)also
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
- Internal Medicinealso
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750649786 |
| 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