Ryan Nelsen, P.A.
NPI 1558896860 · Physician Assistant · Hendersonville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ryan Nelsen, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Hendersonville, NC (NPI 1558896860).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558896860
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-07331 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,460 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 | 572 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 330 | $74 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 211 | $39 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 160 | $135 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 118 | $51 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 693 | 239 |
| Omeprazole | 485 | 171 |
| Famotidine | 267 | 83 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 249 | 247 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 197 | 87 |
| Lansoprazole | 137 | 39 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 101 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,088 across 95 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 (2)
- 291 Sweeten Creek RoadAsheville, NC 28803-1527Phone: (828) 254-0881Fax: (828) 254-1614
- 188 Medical Park DriveBrevard, NC 28712-4188Phone: (828) 883-9600Fax: (828) 254-1614
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-24
- Last updated
- 2025-11-03
- Certified
- 2025-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ryan Nelsen's NPI number?
- Ryan Nelsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558896860, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ryan Nelsen's specialty?
- Ryan Nelsen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ryan Nelsen located?
- Ryan Nelsen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1032 Fleming St, Hendersonville, NC 28791-3532.
- What is Ryan Nelsen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ryan Nelsen is (828) 696-3099.
- Does Ryan Nelsen accept Medicare?
- Ryan Nelsen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ryan Nelsen's NPI active?
- Yes — Ryan Nelsen's NPI (1558896860) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.