Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nestor Mercado
Interventional Cardiology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Lubbock, TX
- NPI 1558454173
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
4802 N Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 794163025
(248) 259-8157
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 26, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0011X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Oregon #MD210132 · New Mexico #MD2019-0684
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558454173. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
570
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$38,602
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 99 | 99 | $75 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 88 | 72 | $8 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 88 | 86 | $67 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 61 | 59 | $14 | |
93458 |
Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 28 | 28 | $225 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $162 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 27 | 27 | $14 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 27 | 19 | $124 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 26 | 24 | $88 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 26 | 14 | $75 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in Lubbock Interventional Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,404
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShockWave Medical, INC | 5 | $1,310.14 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $73.84 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $20.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
325
Patients
59
Total drug cost
$62,056
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 48 | 14 | $578 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 47 | 14 | $44,590 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 47 | 16 | $740 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 32 | 0 | $143 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 28 | 15 | $633 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 26 | 0 | $580 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 19 | 0 | $236 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 17 | 0 | $376 |
| Brilinta (Ticagrelor) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $13,687 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 16 | 0 | $99 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nestor Mercado's medical specialty?
Dr. Nestor Mercado practices Interventional Cardiology Physician in Lubbock, TX.
Where does Dr. Nestor Mercado practice?
Dr. Nestor Mercado practices at 4802 N Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 794163025. Office phone: 2482598157.
What is Dr. Nestor Mercado's NPI?
Dr. Nestor Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558454173, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nestor Mercado accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nestor Mercado accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nestor Mercado commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (HCPCS 78452); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.