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MERCEDITA LEI REFUGIO FNP
NPI 1073065025
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Houston, TX

Active since October 25, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074(630) 803-9456(832) 288-5200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2022, Dec 26, 2018, Feb 9, 2017 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mercedita Lei Refugio Fnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MERCEDITA LEI REFUGIO FNP (NPI 1073065025) is an individual family provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP132742) and active in the NPI registry since October 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Stafford, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073065025
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMERCEDITA LEI REFUGIOCredential: FNP
Location Address9000 SOUTHWEST FWYHouston, TX 77074-1526
Mailing Address9000 Southwest FwyHouston, TX 77074-1526 · (630) 803-9456 · Fax (832) 288-5200
Phone(630) 803-9456
Fax(832) 288-5200
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2022
✔ NPI 1073065025 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP132742
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY, Houston, TX 77074
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13623 S Main St Ste 109Stafford, TX 77477-5406 · Phone (713) 336-4340 · Fax (832) 957-7885

Other Identifiers 1

OtherAP132742License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mercedita Lei Refugio Fnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7810227493
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190924003262
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
95 services37 patients
Evaluation of psychological test, first hour 96130
This procedure involves a professional assessing your mental health using standardized tests. It's the initial hour of a process that helps understand your emotional well-being and cognitive abilities. It's completely non-invasive and confidential.
61 services28 patients
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 80307
Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.
46 services30 patients
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes 96138
This procedure involves a trained technician administering a psychological or neuropsychological test. It's a process that assesses your mental function and behavior. The initial session will last 30 minutes. The aim is to understand your cognitive abilities better.
35 services22 patients
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms G0482
A definitive drug test identifies specific drugs in your system. Advanced methods like GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) and LC/MS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) are used. These can distinguish between similar drugs, providing precise results.
34 services22 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
30 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77074 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. KENNETH LAM LE M.D.
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 110
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (832) 843-7444
MR. DANIEL J KERSHNER P.T.
Physical Therapist
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 250
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 779-5800
HEALTH PLUS IMAGING OF TEXAS
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 250
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 995-8818
I SLEEP DIAGNSOTICS LP
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 170
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 271-7599
AMERICAN SLEEP AND CARDIOPULMONARY SVCS
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 170
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 271-7533
SPINE & ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL INSTITUTE, PLLC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (346) 980-8700
DR. THOMAS PAXTON LE D.C
Chiropractor
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 190
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 988-0445
GWENDOLYN GIBBS
Community/Behavioral Health
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 270-0764

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Mercedita Refugio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mercedita Refugio is 1073065025. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2016.

Where is Mercedita Refugio located?

Mercedita Refugio practices at 9000 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074. The listed phone number is (630) 803-9456.

What is Mercedita Refugio's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Mercedita Refugio enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mercedita Refugio is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Mercedita Refugio accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 4 other insurers list Mercedita Refugio as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mercedita Refugio was last updated on October 7, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.