Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mercedita Refugio, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1073065025
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9000 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 770741526
(630) 803-9456
fax (832) 288-5200
Additional location
3623 S Main St Ste 109
Stafford, TX 774775406
(713) 336-4340
fax (832) 957-7885

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 7, 2022
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #AP132742

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073065025. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
293
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$27,493
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 83 33 $108
96138 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes 65 33 $28
96130 Evaluation of psychological test, first hour 55 28 $101
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 42 29 $61
G0482 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms 34 25 $195
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $140

In context: peer comparison

Among 320 peers in Houston Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$165
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 2 $165.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$165

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
806
Patients
322
Total drug cost
$14,811
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 174 65 $1,491
Gabapentin Generic 149 46 $1,771
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 68 26 $767
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 52 25 $875
Pregabalin Generic 52 14 $1,981
Tramadol Hcl Generic 52 18 $474
Naloxone Hcl Generic 46 43 $4,058
Meloxicam Generic 42 19 $123
Methocarbamol Generic 36 21 $360
Naproxen Generic 35 20 $398

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Mercedita Refugio's medical specialty?
Dr. Mercedita Refugio practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Mercedita Refugio practice?
Dr. Mercedita Refugio practices at 9000 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 770741526. Office phone: 6308039456.
What is Dr. Mercedita Refugio's NPI?
Dr. Mercedita Refugio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073065025, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mercedita Refugio accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mercedita Refugio accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mercedita Refugio commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician (HCPCS 96138); Evaluation of psychological test, first hour (HCPCS 96130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.