David Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1316942360 · Ophthalmology Physician · Rockville Centre, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Nelson, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Rockville Centre, NY (NPI 1316942360).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316942360
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 116327 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
1,014 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 543 | $146 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 108 | $22 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 75 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $106 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 54 | $103 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 49 | $47 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 181 | 45 |
| Timolol Maleate | 87 | 28 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 58 | 14 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 44 | 14 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 40 | 21 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 25 | — |
| Travoprost | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 2 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
- 2005-06-16
- Last updated
- 2019-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Nelson's NPI number?
- David Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316942360, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Nelson's specialty?
- David Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Nelson located?
- David Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570-1001.
- What is David Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Nelson is (516) 766-2519.
- Does David Nelson accept Medicare?
- David Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — David Nelson's NPI (1316942360) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.