Summary

Dr. Nestor Mercado is a cardiovascular disease specialist with additional expertise in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Faculty of Medicine in Bogota, Colombia, and completed his internal medicine residency at William Beaumont Hospital. With 28 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Mercado maintains board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Mercado practices at Cardiologists of Lubbock in Lubbock, Texas, and holds affiliations with Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, University of New Mexico Hospital, and Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock. His clinical focus includes treating heart rhythm disorders, coronary artery disease, and heart conditions specific to women. He performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given Dr. Mercado an average rating of 3.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 28 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Wm Beaumont Hosp, Internal Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Cardiologists of Lubbock

4802 N Loop 289Lubbock, TX 79416
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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3.7 
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28 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Lubbock , TXKaty , TXHouston , TXLubbock , TX
Med School: Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Nestor Mercado

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Medical Specialties

Dr Nestor Mercado has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr Nestor Mercado has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Dr Nestor Mercado holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of West Virginia, Texas, and Oregon. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of West Virginia that expires in 2027, an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2026, and an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Wm Beaumont Hosp, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia in 1998.

NPI Number

Dr Mercado's NPI number is 1558454173.

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Where is Dr Nestor Mercado's office located?
Dr Nestor Mercado's office is located at 4802 N Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, 79416.
Does Dr Nestor Mercado accept my insurance?
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Does Dr Nestor Mercado accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Which hospitals is Dr Nestor Mercado affiliated with?
Dr Nestor Mercado is affiliated with SALEM HOSPITAL, West Valley Hospital, University Of New Mexico Hospital, and Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock.

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