Wallace Nelms, MD
NPI 1710081161 · Family Medicine Physician · Wilson, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wallace Nelms, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Wilson, NC (NPI 1710081161).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710081161
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20830 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,877 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 | 1,101 | $81 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 254 | $13 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 212 | $29 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 202 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 192 | $115 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 192 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 139 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 794 | 238 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 602 | 177 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 519 | 157 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 272 | 74 |
| Ezetimibe | 269 | 71 |
| Simvastatin | 266 | 71 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 263 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,276 across 127 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
- 2006-09-07
- Last updated
- 2015-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wallace Nelms's NPI number?
- Wallace Nelms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710081161, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wallace Nelms's specialty?
- Wallace Nelms is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wallace Nelms located?
- Wallace Nelms's practice location on file with NPPES is 2546 Ward Boulevard, Wilson, NC 27893.
- What is Wallace Nelms's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wallace Nelms is (252) 399-0707.
- Does Wallace Nelms accept Medicare?
- Wallace Nelms is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wallace Nelms's NPI active?
- Yes — Wallace Nelms's NPI (1710081161) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.