Edgar Antonio Mercado, M.D
Edgar Antonio Mercado is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Augusta, GA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across GA can see Edgar Antonio Mercado, M.D in person in Augusta or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 22+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
Older · 702dNPPES updated 2024-06-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
155
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
13
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$52 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Edgar Antonio Mercado's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 19, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 490013
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Edgar Antonio Mercado
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edgar Antonio Mercado for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Augusta required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Edgar Antonio Mercado
Dr. Mercado is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Augusta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 721-6016.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Edgar Antonio Mercado
Practice Location
1120 15th St Af 2039, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
Mailing Address
1120 15th St Af 2039, Augusta, GA 30912-0004
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