David Nielson, DPM
NPI 1053503961 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Roanoke, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Nielson, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Roanoke, VA (NPI 1053503961).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053503961
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0103300976 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 572 | 79 |
| Pregabalin | 124 | 22 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 73 | 34 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 35 | — |
| Celecoxib | 33 | — |
| Allopurinol | 30 | — |
| Ketoconazole | 28 | 17 |
| Meloxicam | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$51 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-14
- Last updated
- 2008-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Nielson's NPI number?
- David Nielson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053503961, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Nielson's specialty?
- David Nielson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is David Nielson located?
- David Nielson's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 Walnut Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016-4723.
- What is David Nielson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Nielson is (540) 344-3668.
- Does David Nielson accept Medicare?
- David Nielson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Nielson's NPI active?
- Yes — David Nielson's NPI (1053503961) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.