Dale Nelson, PA-C
NPI 1376856385 · Physician Assistant · Puyallup, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dale Nelson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Puyallup, WA (NPI 1376856385).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376856385
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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 tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
830 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 226 | $78 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 72 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 67 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 58 | $108 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 52 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 163 | 56 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 112 | 42 |
| Omeprazole | 107 | 36 |
| Lisinopril | 99 | 34 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 94 | 64 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 87 | 86 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,177 across 97 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
- 2010-07-19
- Last updated
- 2017-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dale Nelson's NPI number?
- Dale Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376856385, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dale Nelson's specialty?
- Dale Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dale Nelson located?
- Dale Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3908 10th St Se, Puyallup, WA 98374-2188.
- What is Dale Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dale Nelson is (253) 848-5951.
- Does Dale Nelson accept Medicare?
- Dale Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dale Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Dale Nelson's NPI (1376856385) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.