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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mercado, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Agueda Mercado, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Mercado graduated from Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud and completed her residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center Program. Dr. Mercado is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercado’s office at (212) 781-5891.
Where did Dr. Mercado go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brooklyn Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Catol Madre Y Maestra (Ucmm) | Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
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 an Internist like Dr. Mercado typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Drug Abuse Counseling
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Drug addiction counseling
- Substance abuse treatment
- Drug recovery support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7151: Drug abuse counseling and surveillance of drug abuser
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Mercado typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Agueda Mercado may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (212) 781-5891 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercado accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Mercado in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
Molina Healthcare
National Benefit Fund
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Mercado's office located?
Dr. Agueda Mercado's Primary Practice
129 Wadsworth Ave Apt 4
New York, NY 10033
(212) 781-5891
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 1255360368.
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. Agueda Mercado's specialty?
Dr. Mercado is a Internist near New York, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Agueda Mercado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mercado is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Agueda Mercado accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Agueda Mercado is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Agueda Mercado offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (212) 781-5891 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Agueda Mercado?
Please contact Dr. Mercado's office at (212) 781-5891 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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