Eric Nelson, MD
NPI 1639168651 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Alexandria, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Nelson, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Alexandria, MN (NPI 1639168651).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639168651
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39839 (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
20 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
762 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 | 108 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $92 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 92 | $9 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 58 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 52 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 454 | 222 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 182 | 143 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 122 | 97 |
| Celecoxib | 90 | 85 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 75 | 37 |
| Meloxicam | 34 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 25 |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include 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 , 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.
$46 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)
- 2800 1st St S Ste 220Willmar, MN 56201-4404Phone: (320) 214-7355Fax: (320) 214-7356
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-21
- Last updated
- 2024-10-21
- Certified
- 2024-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Nelson's NPI number?
- Eric Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639168651, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Nelson's specialty?
- Eric Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Nelson located?
- Eric Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 17th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308-3734.
- What is Eric Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Nelson is (320) 762-1144.
- Does Eric Nelson accept Medicare?
- Eric Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Nelson's NPI (1639168651) 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.