James Nelson, MD
NPI 1568434546 · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Nelson, MD is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1568434546).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568434546
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C55868 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology PhysicianPrimary2084N0402XLicense C55868 (CA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$89 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 (2)
- 8001 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123-2746Phone: (858) 966-5819
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-03
- Last updated
- 2024-09-16
- Certified
- 2024-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Nelson's NPI number?
- James Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568434546, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Nelson's specialty?
- James Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Nelson located?
- James Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 7117 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506-2658.
- What is James Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Nelson is (951) 782-3682.
- Does James Nelson accept Medicare?
- James Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Nelson's NPI (1568434546) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.