Shawn Nelson, MD
NPI 1346233020 · Neurology Physician · Bristol, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shawn Nelson, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Bristol, TN (NPI 1346233020).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346233020
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34012 (TN)
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
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
645 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 313 | $118 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 147 | $16 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 74 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 45 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $156 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Topiramate | 271 | 61 |
| Pregabalin | 268 | 53 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 245 | 69 |
| Gabapentin | 210 | 54 |
| Levetiracetam | 166 | 40 |
| Primidone | 126 | 28 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 122 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,680 across 171 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
- 2005-08-26
- Last updated
- 2012-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shawn Nelson's NPI number?
- Shawn Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346233020, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shawn Nelson's specialty?
- Shawn Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shawn Nelson located?
- Shawn Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3183 W State St, Bristol, TN 37620-1712.
- What is Shawn Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shawn Nelson is (423) 764-0987.
- Does Shawn Nelson accept Medicare?
- Shawn Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shawn Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Shawn Nelson's NPI (1346233020) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.