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Mr. Richard Mercaldi, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant in Hickory, NC · enumerated 2007.

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

National Provider Identifier

1558572768

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Mr. Richard Mercaldi

Credential PTA

Sex Male

Practice address 4157 Hemingway Dr, Hickory, NC, 28601

Phone (863) 944-1273

Enumeration date May 28, 2007

Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

225200000X Physical Therapy Assistant Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers · License PTA10108 (FL) Primary

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A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Richard Mercaldi?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Richard Mercaldi is 1558572768, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Richard Mercaldi practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Hickory, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.