GINA DUHAYLUNGSOD MERCADO AGACNP-BC
Prescription History 1104511047
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Houston, TX
What does Gina Mercado prescribe?
In 2024, Gina Mercado wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Ibuprofen, with 12 prescriptions.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Gina Mercado prescribes.
Medications 3 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Gina Mercado wrote 12 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Gina Mercado wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $10.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Gina Mercado wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $4.09 per fill, versus $4.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Gina Mercado’s prescriptions
What does Gina Mercado prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gina Mercado's most prescribed medications were Ibuprofen (12), Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (11) and Meloxicam (11).
How does Gina Mercado's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Gina Mercado prescribes 3 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Gina Mercado prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Texas prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
