Scott Nelson, MD
NPI 1447285234 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Scott Nelson, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1447285234).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447285234
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G65115 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,835 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation of Tissue for Examination By Removing Any Calcium Present88311 | 509 | $13 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 409 | $41 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 316 | $12 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 135 | $30 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 100 | $43 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 76 | $26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73,500 across 5 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
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2012-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Nelson's NPI number?
- Scott Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447285234, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Nelson's specialty?
- Scott Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Nelson located?
- Scott Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095-3075.
- What is Scott Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Nelson is (310) 794-8285.
- Is Scott Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Nelson's NPI (1447285234) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.