Michael Nelms, PA-C
NPI 1235113580 · Physician Assistant · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Nelms, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1235113580).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235113580
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA14379 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
4,637 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,643 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 754 | $84 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 536 | $48 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 535 | $43 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 471 | $90 |
| Removal of Cancer Skin Growth of Body, Arms, Or Legs, 1.1-2.0 Cm |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 70 | 38 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 64 | 43 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 37 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 31 | 31 |
| Fluorouracil | 27 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 25 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 19 | — |
| Hydrocortisone | 18 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,601 across 76 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
- 2005-11-30
- Last updated
- 2016-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Nelms's NPI number?
- Michael Nelms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235113580, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Nelms's specialty?
- Michael Nelms is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Nelms located?
- Michael Nelms's practice location on file with NPPES is 4060 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-2116.
- What is Michael Nelms's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Nelms is (619) 298-9809.
- Does Michael Nelms accept Medicare?
- Michael Nelms is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Nelms's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Nelms's NPI (1235113580) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.