Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum

Mrs. Kathleen Smith-Mercado, RN, IBCLC

Registered Nurse in Carlsbad, CA · enumerated 2022.

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

National Provider Identifier

1720703838

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Mrs. Kathleen Smith-Mercado

Credential RN, IBCLC

Sex Female

Practice address 6986 Corte Langosta, Carlsbad, CA, 92009

Phone (760) 214-3411

Enumeration date Oct 11, 2022

Last updated in NPPES Aug 27, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

163WL0100X Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Nursing Service Providers · License L-309995 (CA) Secondary

163W00000X Registered Nurse Nursing Service Providers · License 95409366 (CA) Primary

RN · Registered Nurse: A nurse who completed an accredited nursing program and passed the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. About the RN credential

What is an NPI number?

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

How do I verify Kathleen Smith-Mercado's NPI record?

Cross-check NPI 1720703838 against the official CMS registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov. This page mirrors the same public NPPES data with a monthly snapshot.

Is NPI 1720703838 active?

Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1720703838 is active (record last updated 2025-08-27).

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-08-27.