Kevin Nelson, FNP
NPI 1316023385 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Nelson, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1316023385).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316023385
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- NPF8183 (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 tenure33% of score
19 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 35 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 12 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 29 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 26 | 11 |
| Lisinopril | 22 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 21 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$142 across 7 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
- 2006-10-31
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2021-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Nelson's NPI number?
- Kevin Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316023385, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Nelson's specialty?
- Kevin Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kevin Nelson located?
- Kevin Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 8327 Brimhall Rd Ste 704, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2250.
- What is Kevin Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Nelson is (661) 829-7677.
- Does Kevin Nelson accept Medicare?
- Kevin Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Nelson's NPI (1316023385) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.