Dr. Edgar Mercado, MD
1120 15th St, Af 2039, Augusta, GA 30912 • +1-400-555-2186
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Augusta Percentiles
NPI #1821244039 • CBSA Regional • Internal Medicine
Within the Augusta, GA (CBSA local) Internal Medicine cohort, Dr. Edgar Mercado, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 11 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 6.12th municipal percentile and 3.73th GA percentile (-0.15σ Z-score) based on 666 billed procedures for 287 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Mercado is led by HCPCS 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up — 300 annual services, $259–$355 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit, 173/yr) and CPT 93000 (In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram, 87/yr).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-400-555-2186, Dr. Mercado's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.53/5 composite reality score over 20 submissions).
From 1120 15th St, Af 2039 in Augusta (+1-400-555-2186), Dr. Mercado, MD (32-year clinical track record) delivers 11 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Augusta, GA Internal Medicine peers
666 annual services across 287 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from GA Internal Medicine mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up | 300 | 12th | $259 – $355 |
| 99213 | Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit | 173 | 12th | $198 – $271 |
| 93000 | In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram | 87 | 12th | $95 – $130 |
| G0439 | Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment | 67 | 12th | $304 – $416 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit | 40 | 12th | $360 – $493 |
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Dr. Edgar Mercado, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mercado National Provider Identifier | NPI #1821244039 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (30912) |
| Dr. Mercado Augusta CMS Volume Rank | 6.12th Pct (666 CMS svcs; Z -0.148σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (GA Internal Medicine) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Augusta, GA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 20 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.78/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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