Thomas Nelson, DPM
NPI 1629093653 · Podiatrist · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Nelson, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1629093653).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629093653
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E2286 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,561 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 958 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 184 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 106 | $94 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 90 | $57 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 78 | $78 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 78 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 154 | 54 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 90 | 46 |
| Ciclopirox | 83 | 48 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 62 | 36 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 61 | 54 |
| Methylprednisolone | 44 | 38 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 36 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$173 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2009-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Nelson's NPI number?
- Thomas Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629093653, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Nelson's specialty?
- Thomas Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Thomas Nelson located?
- Thomas Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 27th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2807.
- What is Thomas Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Nelson is (661) 322-2895.
- Does Thomas Nelson accept Medicare?
- Thomas Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Nelson's NPI (1629093653) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.