John Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1578857652 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Nelson, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1578857652).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578857652
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,625 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 231 | $45 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 189 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 175 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 150 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 131 | $120 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 56 | 21 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 44 | 40 |
| Celecoxib | 27 | 17 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,464 across 18 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)
- 9104 Babcock Blvd5th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15237Phone: (412) 863-4989Fax: (313) 375-7225
- 9104 Babcock Blvd5th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15237Phone: (412) 863-4989Fax: (313) 375-7225
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-06
- Last updated
- 2020-01-08
- Certified
- 2020-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Nelson's NPI number?
- John Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578857652, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Nelson's specialty?
- John Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Nelson located?
- John Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3801 Wake Forest Rd Ste 220, Raleigh, NC 27609.
- What is John Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Nelson is (919) 872-5296.
- Does John Nelson accept Medicare?
- John Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — John Nelson's NPI (1578857652) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.