Joseph Nelson, DPM
NPI 1669808739 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Nelson, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1669808739).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669808739
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- EL1891 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Terbinafine Hcl | 60 | 34 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd | 32 | 21 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 28 | 14 |
| Meloxicam | 28 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | 15 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 24 | 17 |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-09-22
- Last updated
- 2021-12-02
- Certified
- 2021-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Nelson's NPI number?
- Joseph Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669808739, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Nelson's specialty?
- Joseph Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Joseph Nelson located?
- Joseph Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-3043.
- What is Joseph Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Nelson is (951) 353-2000.
- Does Joseph Nelson accept Medicare?
- Joseph Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Nelson's NPI (1669808739) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.