Karen Nelson, DO
NPI 1447660097 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Las Vegas, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Nelson, DO is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Las Vegas, NV (NPI 1447660097).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447660097
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DO2610 (NV)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
157 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $92 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 35 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views73552 | 34 | $27 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 16 | $130 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 12 | $129 |
| Imaging Guidance for Procedure, 60 Minutes Or Less76000 | 11 | $15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 12 |
| Methocarbamol | 12 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 11 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,237 across 20 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 15855 19 Mile RdClinton Township, MI 48038-3504Phone: (586) 263-2976
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-05
- Last updated
- 2022-11-10
- Certified
- 2022-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Nelson's NPI number?
- Karen Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447660097, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Nelson's specialty?
- Karen Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Nelson located?
- Karen Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2231 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102.
- What is Karen Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Nelson is (702) 383-2663.
- Does Karen Nelson accept Medicare?
- Karen Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Nelson's NPI (1447660097) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.