Roger Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1356315337 · Family Medicine Physician · Thomson, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Roger Nelson, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Thomson, GA (NPI 1356315337).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356315337
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 072308 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
140 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 54 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 23 | $77 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$125 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 58 | 57 |
| Azithromycin | 19 | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 19 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 | 19 |
| Cefdinir | 17 | 17 |
| Methocarbamol | 14 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 13 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2015-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Roger Nelson's NPI number?
- Roger Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356315337, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Roger Nelson's specialty?
- Roger Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Roger Nelson located?
- Roger Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 Fluker St, Thomson, GA 30824-2108.
- What is Roger Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Roger Nelson is (706) 595-1090.
- Does Roger Nelson accept Medicare?
- Roger Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Roger Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Roger Nelson's NPI (1356315337) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.