Nelson Rios, NP
NPI 1497455810 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Calexico, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Rios, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Calexico, CA (NPI 1497455810).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497455810
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 95024493 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 51 | 49 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 49 | 20 |
| Ibuprofen | 48 | 41 |
| Metformin Hcl | 44 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 44 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 44 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$720 across 19 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)
- 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 420Palm Springs, CA 92262-4859Phone: (760) 778-7147
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-03-06
- Last updated
- 2024-11-02
- Certified
- 2024-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Rios's NPI number?
- Nelson Rios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497455810, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Rios's specialty?
- Nelson Rios is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nelson Rios located?
- Nelson Rios's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 W Cole Blvd, Calexico, CA 92231-9700.
- What is Nelson Rios's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Rios is (912) 251-2567.
- Does Nelson Rios accept Medicare?
- Nelson Rios is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Rios's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Rios's NPI (1497455810) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.