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- 600 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
About Lea Mercado
Listed in the NPI registry as a physical therapist, Lea A. Mercado, PT practices in Corpus Christi, TX. Lea graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2006. Medicare claims data shows Lea provided 745 services to 357 patients. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, and therapy procedure using functional activities. NPI 1356491781 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (361) 881-3802
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Practice Locations
600 ELIZABETH ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical Therapy generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back & Spine
Balance & head
Circulation
Foot & ankle
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hip & Pelvis
Joint & muscle
- Diastasis Recti
- Fibromyalgia Pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer's elbow
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Pull
- Hip osteoarthritis
- IT Band Syndrome
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Joints
Knee & Leg
Neck & Head
Nerve & Spine
Nerve issues
Neurological
Pelvic Health
Shoulder
Spine & neck
Procedures & services
Equipment & devices
Hands-on therapies
Most searched procedures
Aquatic Therapy
Assessments
Back & Spine
Balance & neurological
- Balance Training
- Concussion Rehab
- Epley Maneuver
- Gait Training
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
Foot & Ankle
General Therapy
Hands-on Therapy
Mobility & Balance
Pain Relief Devices
Pelvic Health
Post-op care
Prevention & posture
Specialized programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Running Gait Analysis
- TMJ Physical Therapy
- Work Conditioning Program
Specialized PT
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Hand therapy
- Neurological Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
Sports Performance
Support & stabilization
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
745 services · 357 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
272 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
157 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
136 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | Treatment | 97161 |
94 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
69 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97535 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physical therapists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other physical therapists in Corpus Christi 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 7
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Lea A. Mercado's specialty?
Lea A. Mercado is a physical therapist in Corpus Christi, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Lea A. Mercado?
Lea A. Mercado is listed at 600 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Lea A. Mercado?
The number on file is (361) 881-3802. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lea A. Mercado?
Lea A. Mercado's National Provider Identifier is 1356491781. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Lea A. Mercado's education?
Lea A. Mercado attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Lea A. Mercado have?
Lea A. Mercado has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Lea A. Mercado known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Lea A. Mercado provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Lea A. Mercado's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lea A. Mercado. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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