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 cardiac care, Dr. Mercado is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.

Dr. Mercado practices at Cardiologists of Lubbock in Lubbock, Texas, and maintains hospital affiliations with Salem Health Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, University of New Mexico Hospital, and Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease, including specialized care for heart disease in women, and myocardial ischemia. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Mercado 3.0 out of 5 stars on average.
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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
  • 1 board certification
  • 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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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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3.7 
4.7 
28 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Lubbock , TXHouston , TXKaty , TXLubbock , TX
Med School: Pontificia Univ Javeriana, Fac De Med, Bogota, Colombia Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
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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 expired and active medical licenses in the states of Oregon, Texas, and West Virginia. 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 expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025, an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026, and an active medical license in the state of West Virginia that expires in 2027.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr Nestor Mercado affiliated with?
Dr Nestor Mercado is affiliated with Salem Health Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital, University Of New Mexico Hospital, and Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock.
Does Dr Nestor Mercado accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr Nestor Mercado has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr Nestor Mercado?
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Does Dr Nestor Mercado accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr Nestor Mercado accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr Nestor Mercado speak?
Dr Nestor Mercado speaks English.

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