Dr. Maria Mercado, MD
880 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911 • +1-207-555-4063
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2011)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chula Vista Percentiles
NPI #1851335723 • CBSA Regional • Endocrinology
Within the Chula Vista, CA (CBSA local) Endocrinology cohort, Dr. Maria Mercado, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 66.67th municipal percentile and 79.52th CA percentile (+0.38σ Z-score) based on 12,423 billed procedures for 469 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Mercado (averaging 26.5 services per beneficiary), 99214 (Complex Endocrine, Thyroid & Metabolic Biomarker Management) represents 3% of tracked volume (411 encounters), paired with 95251 (205x).
At 880 3rd Ave (91911), Dr. Maria Mercado, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.81/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 15 years of clinical practice following 2011 graduation from medical training, Dr. Maria Mercado integrates 14 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Chula Vista metro patients.
Compared against Chula Vista, CA Endocrinology peers
12,423 annual services across 469 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Endocrinology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Complex Endocrine, Thyroid & Metabolic Biomarker Management | 411 | 66.67th | $52 – $71 |
| 95251 | Ambulatory Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Data Analysis | 205 | 69.67th | $32 – $47 |
| 76536 | High-Resolution Thyroid & Parathyroid Neck Ultrasound | 149 | 62.67th | $62 – $86 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Endocrine & Hormone Workup | 112 | 67.67th | $71 – $97 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Multi-Hormone & Insulin Pump Titration | 56 | 66.67th | $80 – $109 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (14 HCPCS billing breadth) | 11,490 | 66.67th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Maria Mercado, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mercado National Provider Identifier | NPI #1851335723 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91911) |
| Dr. Mercado Chula Vista CMS Volume Rank | 66.67th Pct (12,423 CMS svcs; Z +0.376σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Endocrinology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chula Vista, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 25 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.81/5 Listening • 4.58/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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