Cole Nelson
NPI 1528591021 · Emergency Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cole Nelson is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1528591021).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528591021
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M-2449 (GU)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 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
991 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 354 | $172 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 246 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 223 | $118 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 75 | $212 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 60 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 33 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 46 | 46 |
| Cephalexin | 39 | 38 |
| Methylprednisolone | 30 | 30 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 18 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 13 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-11
- Last updated
- 2025-05-27
- Certified
- 2024-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cole Nelson's NPI number?
- Cole Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528591021, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cole Nelson's specialty?
- Cole Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cole Nelson located?
- Cole Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Cole Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cole Nelson is (619) 543-4627.
- Does Cole Nelson accept Medicare?
- Cole Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cole Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Cole Nelson's NPI (1528591021) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.