Barbara Nelson, APRN
NPI 1609462746 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Bowie, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Barbara Nelson, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Bowie, MD (NPI 1609462746).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609462746
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R149371 (MD)
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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,396 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 | 363 | $100 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 295 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 254 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 236 | $80 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 205 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 187 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 110 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 109 | 57 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 103 | 56 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 75 | 42 |
| Losartan Potassium | 54 | 32 |
| Methylprednisolone | 53 | 53 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$886 across 45 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-12-14
- Last updated
- 2021-12-09
- Certified
- 2021-12-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barbara Nelson's NPI number?
- Barbara Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609462746, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Barbara Nelson's specialty?
- Barbara Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Barbara Nelson located?
- Barbara Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 4201 Mitchellville Rd Ste 102, Bowie, MD 20716-3175.
- What is Barbara Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Barbara Nelson is (301) 262-5900.
- Does Barbara Nelson accept Medicare?
- Barbara Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Barbara Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Barbara Nelson's NPI (1609462746) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.