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Who is Dr. Mercado, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Roberto Mercado, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sarasota, FL. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mercado graduated from Universidad de Cartagena Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mercado is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercado’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercado’s office at (941) 366-9060.
Where did Dr. Mercado go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Maimonides Medical Center Program
Medical School: University De Cartagena, Div De Cien De La Salud, Cartagena, Colombia | Universidad de Cartagena Facultad de Medicina
Is Dr. Mercado board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Roberto Mercado, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Dr. Mercado treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis of Right Upper Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Right Arm Skin Infection
- Bacterial Right Arm Infection
- Spreading Right Arm Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03113: Cellulitis of right upper limb
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
- A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Mercado perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Roberto Mercado may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mercado's office.
Does Dr. Mercado accept my insurance?
Dr. Mercado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 366-9060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercado accept in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Mercado in Sarasota, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allianz Worldwide Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Freedom Health
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mercado's office located?
Dr. Roberto Mercado's Primary Practice
1425 S Osprey Ave Ste 1
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 366-9060
What is Dr. Mercado's NPI number?An 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 1073610515.
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. Roberto Mercado's specialty?
Dr. Mercado is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sarasota, FL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Mercado to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Roberto Mercado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mercado is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Sarasota Campus, Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Roberto Mercado accepting new patients in Sarasota, FL?
Yes, Dr. Roberto Mercado is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roberto Mercado offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (941) 366-9060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roberto Mercado?
Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (941) 366-9060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Roberto Mercado have?
Dr. Roberto Mercado is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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