Active NPI 1740376250 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Jose C. Mercado , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Ocala, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Jose Mercado, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Ocala, FL. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2002, Jose Mercado delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2120 SW 22ND PL.

Jose Mercado maintains professional affiliations with Medical Management Of Ocala Inc, Cora Health Services Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of impacted ear wax, established patient outpatient office visit, eardrum testing using ear probe. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2120 Sw 22nd Pl

Ocala, FL 344717765

Telephone 3527325042

Fax 3527326031

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Medical Management Of Ocala Inc Facility NPI 1861651259

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Ocala, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +12.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.4 Yrs

State Avg: 11.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

122 Specialists

Practicing in Ocala, FL (10376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

45.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mercado (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Ocala Specialty Average (11.4 Years) 11.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	564	359	$71.32	$38.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	535	343	$134.16	$74.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	208	128	$189.34	$105.40
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	197	172	$23.78	$13.17
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	186	167	$53.29	$29.51
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	174	106	$270.79	$151.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	122	$165.59	$91.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	97	82	$83.24	$46.52
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	95	78	$187.83	$102.99
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	54	50	$77.60	$42.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$248.30	$138.85
30801 Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages	21	21	$315.47	$92.30
31242 Destruction of nasal nerve by heat using an endoscope	20	20	$3524.86	$1966.99
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	17	16	$228.67	$127.74
92653 Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report	15	15	$121.46	$67.73
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	14	14	$58.10	$32.39
92584 Testing of nerve from ear to brain (cochlear)	14	14	$159.68	$89.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	1,088	16	$9.01	$3.38
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	611	394	$90.44	$39.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	525	375	$128.07	$75.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	377	250	$178.76	$106.39
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	199	124	$247.47	$150.19
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	177	171	$32.10	$13.52
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	175	168	$62.12	$30.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	132	132	$173.60	$94.37
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	74	64	$170.21	$107.95
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	52	51	$91.53	$43.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$229.99	$140.03
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	37	30	$55.71	$23.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	31	$82.19	$47.01
30117 Removal or destruction of growth in nose	32	26	$1483.85	$636.14
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	24	19	$280.00	$149.89
92653 Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report	23	22	$109.85	$70.05
92584 Testing of nerve from ear to brain (cochlear)	22	21	$187.49	$92.69
30903 Complex control of nose bleed	20	19	$302.56	$213.90
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	17	16	$70.50	$33.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	1,904	28	$10.00	$3.45
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	602	398	$100.00	$39.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	487	360	$125.00	$76.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	471	326	$175.00	$107.14
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	254	156	$235.00	$152.14
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	223	204	$65.00	$31.97
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	218	206	$35.00	$13.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	216	216	$175.00	$95.33
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	95	86	$160.00	$107.04
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	64	64	$95.00	$44.16
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	62	60	$193.63	$153.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$225.00	$142.33
30117 Removal or destruction of growth in nose	56	27	$1500.00	$617.51
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	47	35	$60.00	$23.99
30903 Complex control of nose bleed	28	23	$276.79	$214.12
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	26	23	$175.00	$134.93
69220 Removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity	25	14	$178.00	$71.03
30930 Therapeutic fracture of nasal passages	25	25	$150.00	$50.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	23	$60.00	$47.70
92584 Testing of nerve from ear to brain (cochlear)	15	15	$200.00	$94.90
92653 Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report	15	15	$100.00	$71.91
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	13	$45.00	$19.13
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	11	11	$75.00	$34.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	1,428	21	$10.00	$3.54
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	595	376	$96.39	$40.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	556	360	$168.44	$110.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	254	203	$123.11	$78.17
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	249	224	$35.00	$13.97
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	244	220	$65.00	$33.09
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	167	125	$235.00	$164.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	148	148	$225.00	$144.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	134	134	$172.01	$96.50
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	110	94	$160.00	$107.28
30117 Removal or destruction of growth in nose	76	38	$1500.00	$624.47
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	73	72	$95.07	$43.00
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	55	36	$60.00	$24.59
30930 Therapeutic fracture of nasal passages	38	38	$150.00	$50.57
69220 Removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity	33	19	$188.64	$72.60
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	30	24	$175.00	$134.35
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	24	23	$45.00	$18.98
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	18	18	$75.00	$35.62
92548 Assessment of balance and postural instability	18	18	$175.00	$42.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	1,804	26	$10.00	$3.65
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	615	390	$75.00	$40.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	467	296	$130.00	$92.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	242	242	$150.00	$92.29
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	147	109	$235.00	$162.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	144	117	$95.00	$64.00
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	104	92	$160.00	$103.21
30117 Removal or destruction of growth in nose	58	28	$1500.00	$587.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	28	$60.00	$38.79
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	36	24	$60.00	$24.31
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	33	28	$178.79	$126.66
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	30	29	$95.00	$43.96
30930 Therapeutic fracture of nasal passages	28	28	$160.71	$55.99
69220 Removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity	27	13	$181.48	$68.40
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	23	22	$35.00	$13.54
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	21	21	$45.00	$19.44
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$115.00	$65.33
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	11	11	$275.00	$165.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	1,640	23	$13.36	$3.55
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	724	457	$75.00	$39.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	496	301	$130.00	$91.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	303	303	$150.00	$91.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	251	209	$95.00	$62.59
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	198	144	$235.00	$167.49
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	192	134	$160.00	$98.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	80	67	$60.00	$37.90
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	45	34	$175.00	$118.96
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	40	38	$95.00	$42.44
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	38	38	$35.00	$12.85
69220 Removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity	31	15	$179.84	$71.10
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	20	18	$60.00	$23.16
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	18	18	$65.00	$32.48
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	12	12	$275.00	$156.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	744	518	$75.00	$40.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	503	348	$130.00	$90.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	457	457	$150.00	$91.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	452	351	$95.00	$61.38
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	190	129	$235.00	$174.43
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	174	141	$160.00	$94.20
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	100	97	$35.00	$12.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	91	80	$60.00	$36.77
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	78	69	$65.00	$31.66
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	64	64	$95.00	$42.80
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	39	26	$164.74	$114.60
69220 Removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity	38	23	$175.00	$67.39
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	29	22	$60.00	$24.25
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$115.00	$63.36
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	16	16	$331.25	$145.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	499	359	$129.96	$89.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	404	404	$149.88	$90.82
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	360	302	$76.71	$38.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	286	229	$95.00	$61.13
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	224	196	$64.89	$31.24
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	210	191	$35.00	$12.10
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	152	115	$234.90	$172.29
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	151	131	$160.00	$92.60
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	61	61	$115.00	$62.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	57	51	$60.00	$36.39
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	54	54	$95.00	$40.95
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	52	34	$149.23	$80.80
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	35	27	$60.00	$23.89
69220 Removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity	24	12	$175.00	$74.35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$175.00	$121.58

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License FL PA9101754

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

291477800 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cora Health Services Inc

1114 Bichara Blvd, The Villages, FL 321597716

Phone: 3525770832

Medical Management Of Ocala Inc

2120 Sw 22nd Place, Ocala, FL 344717765

Medical Management Of Ocala Inc

2120 Sw22nd Pl, Ocala, FL 344717765

Phone: 3527325042

Cora Health Services Inc

8449 Sw Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 344819695

Phone: 3526933378

Cora Health Services Inc

8768 Se 165th Mulberry Ln, The Villages, FL 321625861

Phone: 3523295237

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

14 Associated Practitioners

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Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Megan Werbel , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1104563337

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Martha Mackay , RNFA

Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse First Assistant

NPI 1235340704

Dr. Stephen Reynolds , DO

Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

NPI 1245624683

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Thomas Thomason , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1396895835

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Cassandra Rivera , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1528712148

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active April 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location April 18, 2017

Registered at 2120 SW 22ND PL, OCALA, FL 344717765 (Tel: 3527325042)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2017

Registered at 2120 SW 22ND PL, OCALA, FL 344717765 (Tel: 3527325042)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 18, 2017

Recorded as JOSE MERCADO, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #PA9101754 in FL)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address March 24, 2017

Registered at 2120 SW 22ND PL, SUITE# 200, OCALA, FL 344717765 (Tel: 3527325042)

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NPI Profile Active June 12, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location June 12, 2009

Registered at 1190 NW 95 STREET, SUITE# 200, MIAMI, FL 33150 (Tel: 3056912550)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2009

Registered at 1190 NW 95 STREET, SUITE# 200, MIAMI, FL 33150 (Tel: 3056912550)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 12, 2009

Recorded as JOSE MERCADO, PA

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 12, 2009

Physician Assistant (License #PA9101754 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740376250

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 04, 2006

Last Update: April 18, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2120 Sw 22nd Pl

Ocala, FL 344717765

Phone: 3527325042

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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