Richard Nelson, MD
NPI 1356317689 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Nelson, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1356317689).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356317689
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E2445 (AR)
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
7,844 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 976 | $26 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 971 | $8 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 971 | $33 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 296 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 290 | $10 |
| Diagnostic Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Unilateral Or Bilateral (list Separately in Addition to 77065 Or 77066)G0279 | 218 | $26 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
- 2006-02-27
- Last updated
- 2019-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Nelson's NPI number?
- Richard Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356317689, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Nelson's specialty?
- Richard Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Nelson located?
- Richard Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 5707 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72908-7435.
- What is Richard Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Nelson is (479) 452-9416.
- Does Richard Nelson accept Medicare?
- Richard Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Nelson's NPI (1356317689) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.