Benjamin Nelson, MD
NPI 1477246122 · Family Medicine Physician · Wichita, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Wichita, KS (NPI 1477246122).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477246122
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 94-11429 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 |
| Chlorthalidone | 16 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 14 |
| Fluticasone Propionate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 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
- 2023-05-30
- Last updated
- 2023-05-30
- Certified
- 2023-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Nelson's NPI number?
- Benjamin Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477246122, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Nelson's specialty?
- Benjamin Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Nelson located?
- Benjamin Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 707 N Emporia St, Wichita, KS 67214-3707.
- What is Benjamin Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Nelson is (316) 858-3460.
- Does Benjamin Nelson accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Nelson's NPI (1477246122) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.