Physician Profile
Melissa Mercado, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mercado
Melissa Mercado, DO practices family medicine in Jersey City, NJ. Melissa is a 2010 graduate of Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc). According to Medicare claims data, Melissa cared for 842 Medicare patients across 1,167 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (201) 795-8200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
176 PALISADE AVE
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,167 services · 842 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
60 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | Treatment | 94727 |
60 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
60 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
29 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries at rest and after exercise | Treatment | 93924 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function | Treatment | 95923 |
23 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing | Treatment | 95921 |
23 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair | Treatment | 92546 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Evaluation and testing for balance with recording | Treatment | 92540 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears | Treatment | 92537 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
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 family doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Jersey City 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Mercado?
Dr. Mercado is a family doctor in Jersey City, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mercado's address?
Dr. Mercado is listed at 176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mercado?
The number on file is (201) 795-8200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mercado's NPI number?
Dr. Mercado's National Provider Identifier is 1821587270. 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
Where did Dr. Mercado train?
Dr. Mercado attended Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc), graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Mercado been practicing?
Dr. Mercado has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Mercado perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mercado provides treatments such as test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases and test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Mercado confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mercado. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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