J. Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1396712675 · Family Medicine Physician · Dothan, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
J. Nelson, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Dothan, AL (NPI 1396712675).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396712675
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 00019393 (AL)
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
1,475 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 | 429 | $116 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 191 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 188 | $118 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 182 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 165 | $81 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 105 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 139 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 483 | 134 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 332 | 93 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 326 | 99 |
| Ezetimibe | 294 | 86 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 290 | 72 |
| Losartan Potassium | 279 | 82 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,504 across 91 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
- 2006-03-04
- Last updated
- 2010-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is J. Nelson's NPI number?
- J. Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396712675, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is J. Nelson's specialty?
- J. Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is J. Nelson located?
- J. Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2115 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301-1289.
- What is J. Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for J. Nelson is (334) 793-6556.
- Does J. Nelson accept Medicare?
- J. Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is J. Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — J. Nelson's NPI (1396712675) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.