John Nelson, MD
NPI 1174551923 · Pain Medicine Physician · Oklahoma City, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Nelson, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Oklahoma City, OK (NPI 1174551923).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174551923
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 24875 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
224 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 196 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 | $155 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 11 | $202 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $119–$202 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2,532 | 254 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 804 | 81 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 705 | 70 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 159 | 15 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 123 | 11 |
| Pregabalin | 122 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,846 across 16 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
- 2006-06-29
- Last updated
- 2022-01-10
- Certified
- 2022-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Nelson's NPI number?
- John Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174551923, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Nelson's specialty?
- John Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Nelson located?
- John Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 5252 N Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112-2178.
- What is John Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Nelson is (405) 702-8623.
- Does John Nelson accept Medicare?
- John Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — John Nelson's NPI (1174551923) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.