Andrew Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1497751242 · Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Toms River, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew Nelson, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Toms River, NJ (NPI 1497751242).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497751242
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA06570700 (NJ)
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
21 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
1,473 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 400 | $94 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 390 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $132 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 128 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 95 | $37 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 68 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 40 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 36 | 33 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 36 | — |
| Celecoxib | 34 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-27
- Last updated
- 2010-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew Nelson's NPI number?
- Andrew Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497751242, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew Nelson's specialty?
- Andrew Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Andrew Nelson located?
- Andrew Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1594 Route 9, Toms River, NJ 08755.
- What is Andrew Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew Nelson is (732) 349-8888.
- Does Andrew Nelson accept Medicare?
- Andrew Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew Nelson's NPI (1497751242) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.