JOHN C. MERCADO MD – NPI #1861889495
Emergency Medicine
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.
JOHN MERCADO is a physician located in BATON ROUGE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861889495 to JOHN MERCADO on April 21, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on May 23, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOHN MERCADO below.
NPI Profile for
JOHN C. MERCADO
(more than 11 years ago)
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808 Phone: (225) 765-6565 Fax:
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808-9136 Phone: (225) 765-6565 Fax:
Note: NPPES allows providers to attest to the accuracy of their NPI data. When a provider request any change to the NPI record, they will be able to attest to their changed NPI data, resulting in an updated certification date.
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207P00000X - Emergency Medicine (Primary) |
LA | 308621 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JOHN MERCADO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MOUNTAINVIEW HOSPITAL3100 N TENAYA WAY
LAS VEGAS, NV 89128 - OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION1516 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121 - OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHSHORE, L L C100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
SLIDELL, LA 70461 - SOUTHERN HILLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER9300 WEST SUNSET RD
LAS VEGAS, NV 89148 - SUNRISE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER3186 S MARYLAND PKWY
LAS VEGAS, NV 89109
- MOUNTAINVIEW HOSPITAL3100 N TENAYA WAY
Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.
How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.
Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System.
See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.