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DR. RADU MERCEA M.D.
NPI 1942297676
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Temple Terrace, FL

Active since September 27, 2005PECOS Enrolled
11150 N 53RD ST, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617(813) 871-8183 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 6, 2026, Feb 6, 2020, May 25, 2017 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Radu Mercea M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RADU MERCEA M.D. (NPI 1942297676) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Temple Terrace, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME117377) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942297676
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. RADU MERCEACredential: M.D.
Location Address11150 N 53RD STTemple Terrace, FL 33617-4068
Mailing Address11150 N 53rd StTemple Terrace, FL 33617-4068 · (813) 871-8183
Phone(813) 871-8183
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1942297676 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME117377
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License ME117377 (FL)
11150 N 53RD ST, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
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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. Radu Mercea M.d. 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 Radu Mercea reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Chapters Health Palliative Care, LLC
1.3 mi
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
12470 TELECOM DR, SUITE 300
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073683553 (813) 871-8200
Rmed LLC
73 mi
Family Medicine
2600 LAKE LUCIEN DR STE 112
Maitland, FL 32751
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 288 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811537491 (321) 207-9029

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33617 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 14

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

ANDREA LEE MILLER MD
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
11150 N 53RD ST
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Hillsborough County (813) 871-8200
DR. SEON WOOK LEE M.D.
Pediatrics (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
11150 N 53RD ST
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Hillsborough County (813) 871-8183
MS. TERESA DESSERT BARFIELD ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
11150 N 53RD ST
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Hillsborough County (813) 352-9144
DR. JOSE MANUEL FERNANDEZ-SEMIDEY MD
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
11150 N 53RD ST
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Hillsborough County (863) 287-6569
LINDA FALZETTA ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
11150 N 53RD ST
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Hillsborough County (813) 908-7650
MIGUEL LIZARDO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
11150 N 53RD ST
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Hillsborough County (813) 871-8183
HERNANDO-PASCO HOSPICE, INC.
Home Health
11150 N 53RD ST
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Hillsborough County (813) 969-3700
STEWART W STEIN M.D.
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
11150 N 53RD ST
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
Hillsborough County (813) 871-8111

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 Radu Mercea's NPI number?

The NPI number for Radu Mercea is 1942297676. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2005.

Where is Radu Mercea located?

Radu Mercea practices at 11150 N 53rd St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. The listed phone number is (813) 871-8183.

What is Radu Mercea's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Radu Mercea enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Radu Mercea is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Radu Mercea's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Radu Mercea reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Chapters Health Palliative Care, LLC (Temple Terrace, FL) and Rmed LLC (Maitland, FL). 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 Radu Mercea'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 Radu Mercea was last updated on November 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.