Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Patricia Mercado
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1851322200
- Accepts Medicare
- 46 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816 - Additional location
-
2000 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352332110
(205) 996-7546
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 28, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #10887
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851322200. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,316
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$46,728
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 530 | 98 | $2 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 161 | 140 | $92 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 148 | 119 | $40 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 108 | 92 | $60 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 100 | 94 | $62 | |
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 66 | 16 | $6 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 57 | 46 | $24 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 23 | 22 | $52 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 22 | 21 | $112 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 21 | 17 | $20 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in Birmingham Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
249
Patients
82
Total drug cost
$513,417
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 58 | 26 | $1,279 |
| Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) | Brand | 29 | 0 | $101,453 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 23 | 18 | $297 |
| Ammonium Lactate | Generic | 19 | 13 | $501 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 19 | 14 | $220 |
| Taltz Autoinjector (Ixekizumab) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $152,472 |
| Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens) (Secukinumab) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $107,414 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 16 | 0 | $499 |
| Remicade (Infliximab) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $147,738 |
| Tretinoin | Generic | 13 | 0 | $709 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Patricia Mercado's medical specialty?
Dr. Patricia Mercado practices Dermatology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Patricia Mercado practice?
Dr. Patricia Mercado practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. Patricia Mercado's NPI?
Dr. Patricia Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851322200, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Patricia Mercado accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Patricia Mercado accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Patricia Mercado commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.