DR. ALEX MERCADO DO
NPI 1841785524
Emergency Medicine in Orwigsburg, PA

Active since June 26, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD, ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961(272) 639-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 11, 2025, Aug 14, 2025, Nov 9, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Alex Mercado Do NPPES

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

DR. ALEX MERCADO DO (NPI 1841785524) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS021765) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841785524
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX MERCADOCredential: DO
Location Address100 PARAMOUNT BLVDOrwigsburg, PA 17961-2202
Mailing Address100 Paramount BlvdOrwigsburg, PA 17961-2202 · (272) 639-1100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 11, 2025
NPI 1841785524 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in PA · OS021765
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

100 PARAMOUNT BLVD, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Other Identifiers 1

OtherOT018841PA · Osteopathic Medicine Board

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

Dr. Alex Mercado Do 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 ID9133510761
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211215001884
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
307 services294 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
73 services72 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
57 services56 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Orwigsburg, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390332
Location100 Paramount BoulevardOrwigsburg, PA 17961 · Schuylkill County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17961 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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 20

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

Physician Assistant
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Surgery
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Urology
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Internal Medicine
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961
Specialist
100 PARAMOUNT BLVD
ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961

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 Alex Mercado's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Mercado is 1841785524. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2018.

Where is Alex Mercado located?

Alex Mercado practices at 100 Paramount Blvd, Orwigsburg, PA 17961. The listed phone number is (272) 639-1100.

What is Alex Mercado's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Alex Mercado enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex 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 Alex Mercado affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alex Mercado is affiliated with Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Mercado was last updated on November 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.