Nathan Nelson, MD
NPI 1578182721 · Hospitalist Physician · Alexandria, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathan Nelson, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Alexandria, MN (NPI 1578182721).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578182721
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 73230 (MN)
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
826 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 272 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 166 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 73 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 62 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 58 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 20 | 17 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 17 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 16 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 11 | — |
| Levofloxacin | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 610 30th Ave WAlexandria, MN 56308-3426Phone: (320) 763-5123
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-08
- Last updated
- 2024-10-21
- Certified
- 2024-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathan Nelson's NPI number?
- Nathan Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578182721, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathan Nelson's specialty?
- Nathan Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathan Nelson located?
- Nathan Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 17th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308-5273.
- What is Nathan Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathan Nelson is (320) 763-5123.
- Does Nathan Nelson accept Medicare?
- Nathan Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathan Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathan Nelson's NPI (1578182721) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.