21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mercado, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Where did Dr. Mercado go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Internal Medicine | Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Program
Medical School: Universidad Central Del Caribe
What languages does Dr. Mercado speak?
Dr. Mercado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Mercado typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Mercado diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Mercado. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Intestinal Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Nutrient Malabsorption
- Digestive Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K909: Intestinal malabsorption, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Mercado typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Max Mercado may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Mercado's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mercado accept my insurance?
Dr. Mercado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 289-4434 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercado accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Mercado in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Mercado's office located?
Dr. Max Mercado's Primary Practice
7500 Central Ave Ste 203
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 289-4434
What hospitals are Dr. Mercado affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mercado has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mercado's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mercado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336151182.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercado?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mercado
What is Dr. Max Mercado's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.