Thomas Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1417901794 · Family Medicine Physician · Rutherford, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Nelson, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Rutherford, TN (NPI 1417901794).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417901794
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29728 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
196 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 101 | $37 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 60 | $38 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 19 | $123 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 16 | $49 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $37–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 75 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 111 | 16 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 95 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 67 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 65 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 60 | — |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 54 | — |
| Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidine |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-20
- Last updated
- 2024-07-12
- Certified
- 2024-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Nelson's NPI number?
- Thomas Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417901794, 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 Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Nelson located?
- Thomas Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 104 E Main St, Rutherford, TN 38369-9711.
- What is Thomas Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Nelson is (731) 665-7741.
- Does Thomas Nelson accept Medicare?
- Thomas Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Nelson's NPI (1417901794) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.