Thomas Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1386753895 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Tucson, AZ
Thomas Nelson, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1386753895).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386753895
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 56958 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
598 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 120 | $67 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 113 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 92 | $54 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 89 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 147 | 91 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 75 | 64 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 61 | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 53 | 30 |
| Meloxicam | 46 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 35 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin | 25 | 18 |
| Ibuprofen |
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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2020-05-29
- Certified
- 2020-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Nelson's NPI number?
- Thomas Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386753895, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Nelson's specialty?
- Thomas Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Nelson located?
- Thomas Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 415, Tucson, AZ 85710-6157.
- What is Thomas Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Nelson is (520) 887-7700.
- Is Thomas Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Nelson's NPI (1386753895) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.