2026 NPPES data Medical Laboratory Technician NPI 1821184185 LCDA
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LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA

Medical Laboratory Technician in RIO PIEDRAS, 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: LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA is a Medical Laboratory Technician ([object Object]) practicing in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico .

What stands out: LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA specializes in Medical Laboratory Technician and practices in RIO PIEDRAS, 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.

LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/05/2006

NPI 1821184185

Primary specialty

Medical Laboratory Technician

Rare

353 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Medical Laboratory Technician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Medical Laboratory Technician share within Puerto Rico

1. Medical Laboratory Technician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Laboratory Technician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Laboratory Technician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Laboratory Technician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Laboratory Technician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Laboratory Technician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA is a Medical Laboratory Technician provider practicing in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: LCDA. NPI: 1821184185. 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.

LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Laboratory Technician provider holding LCDA credentials at CALLE BRUMBAUGH 1055, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00925, with a listed phone of (787) 765-3735. NPI 1821184185 was issued on 10/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what 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 Medical Laboratory Technician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Medical Laboratory Technician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 353 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 13,051 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

CALLE BRUMBAUGH 1055
RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00925

Provider Details

NPI 1821184185
Specialty Medical Laboratory Technician
Credentials LCDA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/05/2006

Medical Laboratory Technician Overview

How LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA fits within the Medical Laboratory Technician landscape nationally.

353
Medical Laboratory Technician Providers in US
48
States with Medical Laboratory Technician
13,051
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Medical Laboratory Technician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA's specialty?
LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA specializes in Medical Laboratory Technician and practices in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: LCDA.
Where is LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA located?
LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA is located at CALLE BRUMBAUGH 1055, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00925. Phone: (787) 765-3735.
What is LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA's NPI number?
LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821184185, issued on 10/05/2006.
How many Medical Laboratory Technician providers are there in the US?
There are 353 Medical Laboratory Technician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Medical Laboratory Technician provider writes 13,051 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA accept Medicare?
LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA's credentials?
LIDIA MERCADO, LCDA's NPI is 1821184185 with credentials LCDA. 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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