Howard Nelson, MD
NPI 1396716437 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Vancouver, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Nelson, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Vancouver, WA (NPI 1396716437).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396716437
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00046926 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
7,735 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 1,369 | $8 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 923 | $125 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 918 | $51 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 496 | $39 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 471 | $38 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of 1 Breast76641 | 400 | $149 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2022-08-02
- Certified
- 2022-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Nelson's NPI number?
- Howard Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396716437, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Nelson's specialty?
- Howard Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Nelson located?
- Howard Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 700 Ne 87th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98664-1913.
- What is Howard Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Nelson is (360) 397-1500.
- Does Howard Nelson accept Medicare?
- Howard Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Nelson's NPI (1396716437) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.