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AXEL LUIS MERCADO PA C
NPI 1578594065
Physician Assistant in Wilson, NC

Active since July 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.95/100
CMS Quality Rating
2130 FOREST HILLS RD W STE B, WILSON, NC 27893(252) 237-2700(252) 237-5034 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 3, 2026, Feb 20, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Axel Luis Mercado Pa C NPPES

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

AXEL LUIS MERCADO PA C (NPI 1578594065) is an individual physician assistant in Wilson, North Carolina, licensed in Florida (PA3322) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Health Wayne, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578594065
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameAXEL LUIS MERCADOCredential: PA C
Location Address2130 FOREST HILLS RD W STE BWilson, NC 27893-3681
Mailing Address128 Langdon Pointe DrGarner, NC 27529 · (305) 278-8304 · Fax (252) 237-5034
Phone(252) 237-2700
Fax(252) 237-5034
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1578594065 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · PA3322✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-10047
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2130 FOREST HILLS RD W STE B, Wilson, NC 27893
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherP00129654Railroad Medicare
Medicaid291219800FL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Axel Luis Mercado Pa C 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 ID5698783553
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200810002433
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Unc Health Wayne

Acute Care Hospitals · Goldsboro, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340010
Location2700 Wayne Memorial DrGoldsboro, NC 27534 · Wayne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27893 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.95/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.75
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.78

Reported Quality Measures

Cervical Cancer Screening
0%52 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
4%23 patients1/55-star benchmark: 87%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
0%25 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
95%96 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
1%108 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
21%89 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 0% · 34 patients
0%34 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MED FIRST IMMEDIATE CARE & FAMILY PRACTICE, PA
Family Medicine
2130 FOREST HILLS RD W STE B
WILSON, NC 27893
Wilson County (252) 237-2700

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 Axel Mercado's NPI number?

The NPI number for Axel Mercado is 1578594065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2006.

Where is Axel Mercado located?

Axel Mercado practices at 2130 Forest Hills Rd W Ste B, Wilson, NC 27893. The listed phone number is (252) 237-2700.

What is Axel Mercado's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Axel Mercado enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Axel Mercado 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.

Is Axel Mercado affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Axel Mercado is affiliated with Unc Health Wayne.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Axel Mercado was last updated on March 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.