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DR. DAMARIS RIVERA MERCADO MD
NPI 1346961240
General Practice in Arecibo, PR

Active since September 08, 2022PECOS Enrolled
149 CALLE UMBRAL, ARECIBO, PR 00612(939) 428-0035 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2026, Sep 8, 2026, Sep 8, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Damaris Rivera Mercado Md NPPES

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

DR. DAMARIS RIVERA MERCADO MD (NPI 1346961240) is an individual general practice provider in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (23625) and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346961240
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAMARIS RIVERA MERCADOCredential: MD
Location Address149 CALLE UMBRALArecibo, PR 00612-9689
Mailing AddressPo Box 423Arecibo, PR 00613-0423 · (939) 428-0035
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 8, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1346961240 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 23625
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License 1177PA (PR)

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Damaris Rivera Mercado Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Damaris Rivera Mercado reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
AVENIDA MUNOZ RIVERA # 63
Camuy, PR 00627
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
Primary Care
BARRIO HATO ARRIBA CARR. 129 KM 5.2 CALLE MARGINAL
Arecibo, PR 00612
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Damaris Rivera Mercado's NPI number?

The NPI number for Damaris Rivera Mercado is 1346961240. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 8, 2022.

Where is Damaris Rivera Mercado located?

Damaris Rivera Mercado practices at 149 Calle Umbral, Arecibo, PR 00612. The listed phone number is (939) 428-0035.

What is Damaris Rivera Mercado's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Damaris Rivera Mercado enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Damaris Rivera Mercado is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Damaris Rivera Mercado's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Damaris Rivera Mercado reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Camuy Health Services, Inc. (Camuy, PR) and Emed Professional Services Inc. (Arecibo, PR). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Damaris Rivera Mercado's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Damaris Rivera Mercado was last updated on October 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 days 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.