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Dr. Jerry Mercado, MD

San Jose, CA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mercado, Pediatrician in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Jerry Mercado, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Mercado is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercado’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercado’s office at (408) 377-8100.

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

    • Medical School: Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

    Is Dr. Mercado board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Jerry Mercado, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    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 Dr. Mercado treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Health Concerns
    • Health Anxiety
    • Somatic Symptoms
    • Undiagnosed Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z711: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    Which procedures does Dr. Mercado perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Jerry Mercado may include:

    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 (408) 377-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mercado accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Mercado in San Jose, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • OptumRx

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mercado's office located?

    Dr. Jerry Mercado's Primary Practice

    2505 Samaritan Dr Ste 304

    San Jose, CA 95124

    (408) 377-8100

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    Dr. Jerry Mercado's Practice 2

    244 N Jackson Ave Ste 203

    San Jose, CA 95116

    (408) 729-0701

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    Dr. Jerry Mercado's Practice 3

    3880 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95124

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    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 1023296548.

    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. Jerry Mercado's specialty?

    Dr. Mercado is a Pediatrician near San Jose, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Mercado to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Mercado is affiliated with El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital 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

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    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Jerry Mercado accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Jerry Mercado offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (408) 377-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jerry Mercado?

    Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (408) 377-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jerry Mercado have?

    Dr. Jerry Mercado is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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