2026 NPPES data Rehabilitation Counselor NPI 1538013321 LRC
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GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC

Rehabilitation Counselor in PONCE, Puerto Rico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC is a Rehabilitation Counselor ([object Object]) practicing in PONCE, Puerto Rico .

What stands out: GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC specializes in Rehabilitation Counselor and practices in PONCE, Puerto Rico, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/26/2026

NPI 1538013321

Primary specialty

Rehabilitation Counselor

Niche

2,348 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Rehabilitation Counselor compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Rehabilitation Counselor share within Puerto Rico

1. Rehabilitation Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Rehabilitation Counselor share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Rehabilitation Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Rehabilitation Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Rehabilitation Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Rehabilitation Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC is a Rehabilitation Counselor provider practicing in PONCE, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: LRC. NPI: 1538013321. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rehabilitation Counselor provider holding LRC credentials at 388 ZONA IND REPARADA 2, PONCE, PR, 00716, with a listed phone of (787) 840-2575. NPI 1538013321 was issued on 02/26/2026. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MORALES MERCADO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Rehabilitation Counselor providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Rehabilitation Counselor is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,348 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 634 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

388 ZONA IND REPARADA 2
PONCE, PR 00716

Provider Details

NPI 1538013321
Specialty Rehabilitation Counselor
Credentials LRC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/26/2026

Rehabilitation Counselor Overview

How GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC fits within the Rehabilitation Counselor landscape nationally.

2,348
Rehabilitation Counselor Providers in US
51
States with Rehabilitation Counselor
634
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Rehabilitation Counselor Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MORALES MERCADO.

Compare Rehabilitation Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC's specialty?
GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC specializes in Rehabilitation Counselor and practices in PONCE, Puerto Rico. Credentials: LRC.
Where is GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC located?
GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC is located at 388 ZONA IND REPARADA 2, PONCE, PR, 00716. Phone: (787) 840-2575.
What is GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC's NPI number?
GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538013321, issued on 02/26/2026.
How many Rehabilitation Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 2,348 Rehabilitation Counselor providers across 51 states in the US. The average Rehabilitation Counselor provider writes 634 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC accept Medicare?
GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC's credentials?
GRACE MORALES MERCADO, LRC's NPI is 1538013321 with credentials LRC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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