Matthew Nelson, PA C
NPI 1649221912 · Physician Assistant · Idaho Falls, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Nelson, PA C is a Physician Assistant provider in Idaho Falls, ID (NPI 1649221912).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649221912
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA540 (ID)
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
20 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
1,881 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 | 1,288 | $75 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 231 | $23 |
| Electronic Analysis Reprogramming and Refill of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump By Physician62370 | 189 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $74 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 47 | $32 |
| Electronic Analysis and Reprogramming of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump62368 | 42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,039 | 145 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 694 | 81 |
| Gabapentin | 456 | 79 |
| Pregabalin | 441 | 59 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 347 | 43 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 312 | 58 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,167 across 95 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
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2014-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Nelson's NPI number?
- Matthew Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649221912, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Nelson's specialty?
- Matthew Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Matthew Nelson located?
- Matthew Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2375 E Sunnyside Rd Ste J, Idaho Falls, ID 83404-8281.
- What is Matthew Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Nelson is (208) 522-7246.
- Does Matthew Nelson accept Medicare?
- Matthew Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Nelson's NPI (1649221912) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.