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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mercado, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Moreno Valley, CA?
Dr. Kristina Mercado is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Moreno Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mercado is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercado’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercado’s office at (909) 558-4000.
What languages does Dr. Mercado speak?
Dr. Mercado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Mercado typically treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), 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:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0990: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Normal Pregnancy Supervision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- History of Uterine Scar
- Uterine Scarring
- Previous Uterine Surgery
- C-section Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98891: History of uterine scar from previous surgery
Also known as:
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
What procedures does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Mercado typically perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Mercado performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Does Dr. Mercado accept my insurance?
Dr. Mercado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 558-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercado accept in Moreno Valley, CA?
Dr. Mercado in Moreno Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AlphaCare
Centene Corporation
Inland Empire
Inland Empire Health Plan
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mercado's office located?
Dr. Kristina Mercado's Primary Practice
26520 Cactus Ave Ste 2021
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(909) 558-4000
Loma Linda University Health- Obstetrics & Gynecol
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92350
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 1780247536.
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. Kristina Mercado's specialty?
Dr. Mercado is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Moreno Valley, CA.
What does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) do?
An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life.
Is this Dr. Kristina Mercado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mercado is affiliated with St. Bernardine Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
When to see an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kristina Mercado accepting new patients in Moreno Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kristina Mercado is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristina Mercado offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (909) 558-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristina Mercado?
Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (909) 558-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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