Luis Mercado, PA-C
Luis Mercado is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Turlock, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Luis Mercado, PA-C has been part of the Turlock medical community since 2018 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 8+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.63/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.63/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better11.3%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
11.3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
154
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
242
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
469
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$55 received from industry
3 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 Luis Mercado's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 20, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190190
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Luis Mercado
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Luis Mercado for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Turlock 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 Luis Mercado
Dr. Mercado is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Turlock, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (209) 633-3014.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Luis Mercado
Practice Location
3650 Geer Rd Ste B, Turlock, CA 95382-1148
Mailing Address
3650 Geer Rd Ste B, Turlock, CA 95382-1148
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