Crystal Nelson, MD
NPI 1437356870 · Psychiatry Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Crystal Nelson, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1437356870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437356870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 66157 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
732 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Psychological Or Neuropsychological Test By Technician, First 30 Minutes96138 | 256 | $30 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 151 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 143 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 83 | $169 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 55 | $86 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 1 Hour90838 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 252 | 35 |
| Clonazepam | 184 | 29 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 109 | 23 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 76 | 18 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 68 | 17 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 67 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$488 across 21 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
- 2007-06-29
- Last updated
- 2011-06-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Crystal Nelson's NPI number?
- Crystal Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437356870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Crystal Nelson's specialty?
- Crystal Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Crystal Nelson located?
- Crystal Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1841 Clifton Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30329-4021.
- What is Crystal Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Crystal Nelson is (404) 727-6066.
- Does Crystal Nelson accept Medicare?
- Crystal Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Crystal Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Crystal Nelson's NPI (1437356870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.