Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lea Mercado, PT
Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Corpus Christi, TX
- NPI 1356491781
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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600 Elizabeth St
Corpus Christi, TX 784042235
(361) 881-3802 - Mailing address
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6635 S Staples St Apt 918
Corpus Christi, TX 784135411
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 22, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 225100000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #1118560
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356491781. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
561
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$22,704
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
97112 |
Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | 144 | 83 | $26 | |
97110 |
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | 140 | 46 | $23 | |
97530 |
Therapy procedure using functional activities | 104 | 54 | $35 | |
97161 |
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 101 | 97 | $101 | |
97535 |
Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | 49 | 33 | $28 | |
97116 |
Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes | 23 | 12 | $22 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 24 peers in Corpus Christi Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 607. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lea Mercado's medical specialty?
Dr. Lea Mercado practices Physical Therapist in Corpus Christi, TX.
Where does Dr. Lea Mercado practice?
Dr. Lea Mercado practices at 600 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 784042235. Office phone: 3618813802.
What is Dr. Lea Mercado's NPI?
Dr. Lea Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356491781, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lea Mercado accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lea Mercado accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lea Mercado commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.