Kate Nellans, MD
NPI 1427217942 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kate Nellans, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1427217942).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427217942
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 253724 (NY)
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
18 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
1,233 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 229 | $195 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 220 | $147 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 198 | $62 |
| Injection of Carpal Tunnel20526 | 86 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint20605 | 69 | $61 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 68 | $65 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$205 across 2 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
- 2008-06-09
- Last updated
- 2016-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kate Nellans's NPI number?
- Kate Nellans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427217942, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kate Nellans's specialty?
- Kate Nellans is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kate Nellans located?
- Kate Nellans's practice location on file with NPPES is 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032-3720.
- What is Kate Nellans's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kate Nellans is (212) 305-5880.
- Does Kate Nellans accept Medicare?
- Kate Nellans is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kate Nellans's NPI active?
- Yes — Kate Nellans's NPI (1427217942) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.