Celeste Nelson, NP
NPI 1518970334 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Lexington, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Celeste Nelson, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Lexington, SC (NPI 1518970334).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518970334
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 309003003 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,941 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 257 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 248 | $71 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 151 | $6 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 129 | $3 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 125 | $8 |
| Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19), Influenza Virus Types a and B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 72 | 70 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 71 | 70 |
| Cephalexin | 67 | 66 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 64 | 64 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 62 | 62 |
| Methylprednisolone | 52 | 51 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 50 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$189 across 4 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 (4)
- 557 Columbia AveChapin, SC 29036-8324Phone: (803) 932-0655Fax: (803) 932-0571
- 3016 Longtown Commons Dr Ste 100Columbia, SC 29229-7849Phone: (803) 314-0500Fax: (803) 314-0501
- 7035 Saint Andrews RdColumbia, SC 29212-1177Phone: (803) 749-0924Fax: (803) 407-4101
- 154 Saluda Pointe DrLexington, SC 29072-7295Phone: (803) 785-3590Fax: (803) 785-3595
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2022-12-20
- Certified
- 2022-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Celeste Nelson's NPI number?
- Celeste Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518970334, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Celeste Nelson's specialty?
- Celeste Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Celeste Nelson located?
- Celeste Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 811 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072-2507.
- What is Celeste Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Celeste Nelson is (803) 358-6100.
- Does Celeste Nelson accept Medicare?
- Celeste Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Celeste Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Celeste Nelson's NPI (1518970334) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.