William Nelson, MD
NPI 1497728711 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · St Paul, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Nelson, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in St Paul, MN (NPI 1497728711).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497728711
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 41514 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
905 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 410 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 74 | $65 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 62 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 40 | $163 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ezetimibe | 252 | 86 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 173 | 59 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 121 | 38 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 106 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 100 | 44 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 95 | 32 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-08
- Last updated
- 2021-11-15
- Certified
- 2021-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Nelson's NPI number?
- William Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497728711, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Nelson's specialty?
- William Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Nelson located?
- William Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 640 Jackson St, St Paul, MN 55101-2502.
- What is William Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Nelson is (651) 254-3462.
- Does William Nelson accept Medicare?
- William Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — William Nelson's NPI (1497728711) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.