Matthew Nelson, DO
NPI 1538315072 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Nelson, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1538315072).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538315072
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101017953 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
490 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 404 | $175 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 58 | $210 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 28 | $121 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $121–$210 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 32 | 32 |
| Meloxicam | 29 | 29 |
| Cephalexin | 25 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 25 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | 17 |
| Azithromycin | 14 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 14 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-15
- Last updated
- 2013-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Nelson's NPI number?
- Matthew Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538315072, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Nelson's specialty?
- Matthew Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Nelson located?
- Matthew Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804-2203.
- What is Matthew Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Nelson is (417) 820-2115.
- Does Matthew Nelson accept Medicare?
- Matthew Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Nelson's NPI (1538315072) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.