Laura Nelson, APRN
NPI 1306455431 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fergus Falls, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Nelson, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fergus Falls, MN (NPI 1306455431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306455431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2459750 (MN)
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
5 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
786 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 169 | $116 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Upper Neck and Back of Head Nerve64405 | 155 | $59 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 155 | $24 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 144 | $78 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 141 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 195 | 87 |
| Dexamethasone | 155 | 109 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 103 | 73 |
| Lorazepam | 23 | 22 |
| Calcitonin,salmon,syntheticbrand: Calcitonin-Salmon | 19 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 | 15 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 17 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2020-07-24
- Last updated
- 2023-04-21
- Certified
- 2023-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Nelson's NPI number?
- Laura Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306455431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Nelson's specialty?
- Laura Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Nelson located?
- Laura Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 712 S Cascade St, Fergus Falls, MN 56537-2913.
- What is Laura Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Nelson is (218) 391-1778.
- Does Laura Nelson accept Medicare?
- Laura Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Nelson's NPI (1306455431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.