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Who is Dr. Mercado, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Melissa Mercado, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Mercado is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercado’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercado’s office at (413) 794-5600.
Where did Dr. Mercado go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Boston University School of 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 Neurocritical Care 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Brain Injury
- Severe Head Injury
- GCS 3-8 Score
- Deep Coma
ICD-10 Codes:
- R402433: Glasgow coma scale score 3-8, at hospital admission
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Swelling
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G936: Cerebral edema
Which procedures does Dr. Mercado perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Mercado may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (413) 794-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercado accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Mercado in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mercado's office located?
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 1912135336.
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. Melissa Mercado's specialty?
Dr. Mercado is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Springfield, MA. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Mercado to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Mercado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mercado is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Melissa Mercado accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?
No, Dr. Melissa Mercado is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Mercado offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (413) 794-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Mercado?
Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (413) 794-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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