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Dr. Gloria Mercado, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Fall River, MA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mercado, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Gloria Mercado, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Fall River, MA. She has been practicing for over 41 years. Dr. Mercado graduated from University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Mercado is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercado’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercado’s office at (508) 679-8111.

    Where did Dr. Mercado go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

    What languages does Dr. Mercado speak?

    Dr. Mercado and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Mercado typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Depression
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Mercado typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Gloria Mercado may include:

    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 (508) 679-8111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mercado accept in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Mercado in Fall River, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BMC Health System

    • Centene Corporation

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Humana

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mercado's office located?

    Dr. Gloria Mercado's Primary Practice

    387 Quarry St Ste 100

    Fall River, MA 02723

    (508) 679-8111

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    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 1578628715.

    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. Gloria Mercado's specialty?

    Dr. Mercado is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Fall River, MA.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. Gloria Mercado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mercado is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, Ma, Tufts Medical Center, The Miriam Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Gloria Mercado accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Gloria Mercado is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gloria Mercado offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (508) 679-8111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gloria Mercado?

    Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (508) 679-8111 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mercado's office located?

    Dr. Mercado's office is located in Fall River, MA.