James Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1487099859 · Pediatric Cardiology Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Nelson, M.D. is a Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1487099859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487099859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 83622 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-30
- Last updated
- 2026-04-30
- Certified
- 2026-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Nelson's NPI number?
- James Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487099859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Nelson's specialty?
- James Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Nelson located?
- James Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2174 North Druid Hills Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30322-4699.
- What is James Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Nelson is (404) 256-2593.
- Does James Nelson accept Medicare?
- James Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Nelson's NPI (1487099859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.