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2026 NPPES data Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist NPI 1427038538 D.P.M.
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Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist in Miami, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,076 in Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
97
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist avg: 322
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$876.12
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Mercado, D.P.M. filed 97 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist in Miami, Florida, prescribing 88% generic.
- 97
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $876.12
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Richard Mercado, D.P.M.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
97 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Richard Mercado, D.P.M.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
97 70% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Richard Mercado, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 2597 SW 87TH AVE, Miami, FL, 33165, with a listed phone of (305) 553-4341. NPI 1427038538 was issued on 01/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 97 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count.
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,076 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 322 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1427038538 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/17/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Richard Mercado, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$876
Largest payer
Organogenesis Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Richard Mercado, D.P.M.. To verify Richard Mercado, D.P.M.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Richard Mercado, D.P.M. - brand share 12.0%
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 97 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
97
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
41
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 101
- Total Day Supply
- 2,316
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $19K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 20
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.10
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Overview
How Richard Mercado, D.P.M. fits within the Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,076
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Providers in US
50
States with Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist
322
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Mercado, D.P.M.'s 97 claims are below the specialty average of 322.
Nearby Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Mercado.
Dr. Donald Adamov
D.P.M.
Spring Hill, FL
Dr. Monica Alexis-Califano
DPM
Miami, FL
Dr. Albert Armstrong
BSRS, MS, DPM
Miami Beach, FL
Dr. Larry Aronberg
DPM
Lake Worth, FL
Dr. Trevor Baddaloo
DPM
Celebration, FL
Compare Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Mercado, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Richard Mercado, D.P.M. specializes in Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist and practices in Miami, Florida. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Richard Mercado, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Mercado, D.P.M. wrote 97 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 41 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Mercado, D.P.M. located? ▼
Richard Mercado, D.P.M. is located at 2597 SW 87TH AVE, Miami, FL, 33165. Phone: (305) 553-4341.
What is Richard Mercado, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Richard Mercado, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427038538, issued on 01/17/2006.
Does Richard Mercado, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Mercado, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,076 Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist providers across 50 states in the US. The average Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider writes 322 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Mercado, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Mercado, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Mercado, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Mercado, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 97 Part D claims and 41 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Mercado, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Richard Mercado, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1427038538 with credentials D.P.M.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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