Benjamin Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1245496520 · Pediatrics Physician · Norfolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Nelson, M.D. is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Norfolk, VA (NPI 1245496520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245496520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101246168 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-06
- Last updated
- 2024-09-26
- Certified
- 2024-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Nelson's NPI number?
- Benjamin Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245496520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Nelson's specialty?
- Benjamin Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Nelson located?
- Benjamin Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA 23507-1971.
- What is Benjamin Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Nelson is (757) 668-8177.
- Does Benjamin Nelson accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Nelson's NPI (1245496520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.