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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
600 Elizabeth St
Corpus Christi, TX 784042235
(361) 881-3802
Mailing address
6635 S Staples St Apt 918
Corpus Christi, TX 784135411

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

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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.