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Manuel J Mercado, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Pharr, TX · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1316919228

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Manuel J Mercado
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 502 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, Pharr, TX, 78577
Fax (956) 781-5196
Enumeration date Feb 3, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 27, 2012

Taxonomy & licenses

207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License L0420 (TX) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
0087ET Other TX BCBS
P00191876 Other TX RAILROAD MEDICARE
030866002 Medicaid TX -
0087ET Other TX BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Manuel Mercado?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Manuel Mercado is 1316919228, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Manuel Mercado practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Pharr, TX. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2012-01-27.