Nelson Cepeda, MSN, FNP-C, FNP-BC
NPI 1598477317 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Cepeda, MSN, FNP-C, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1598477317).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598477317
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, FNP-C, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1101459 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 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
185 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 128 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 31 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $79 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $29–$79 (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 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 311 | 119 |
| Lacosamide | 222 | 50 |
| Cenobamatebrand: Xcopri | 166 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 134 | 46 |
| Brivaracetambrand: Briviact | 122 | 21 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 113 | 38 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 106 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,259 across 140 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 (1)
- 505 Angelita Dr Ste 14Weslaco, TX 78599-8694Phone: (956) 362-3720Fax: (956) 362-3737
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-12-23
- Last updated
- 2023-11-08
- Certified
- 2023-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Cepeda's NPI number?
- Nelson Cepeda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598477317, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Cepeda's specialty?
- Nelson Cepeda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nelson Cepeda located?
- Nelson Cepeda's practice location on file with NPPES is 2821 Michaelangelo Dr Ste 305, Edinburg, TX 78539-1405.
- What is Nelson Cepeda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Cepeda is (956) 362-8100.
- Does Nelson Cepeda accept Medicare?
- Nelson Cepeda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Cepeda's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Cepeda's NPI (1598477317) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.