Melissa Mercado, DO
Melissa Mercado is a Family Medicine specialist based in Jersey City, NJ with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa Mercado, DO has practiced family medicine for 16+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) in 2010 and has 16+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2944dNPPES updated 2018-05-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.63%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Jersey0.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.5%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
84
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
425
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,279
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.12M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Diabetes.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
66 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Melissa Mercado's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
16 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 2010)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Melissa Mercado
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Mercado for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Jersey City 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 Melissa Mercado
NPI records show Dr. Mercado as active with telehealth listed in Jersey City, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 795-8200.
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 Melissa Mercado
Practice Location
176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306-1121
Mailing Address
176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306-1121
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