Shelly Nelson, MD
NPI 1720174980 · Adult Medicine Physician · Milwaukee, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shelly Nelson, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider in Milwaukee, WI (NPI 1720174980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720174980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31522 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 92 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 236 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 214 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 196 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 192 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 171 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 166 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2022-05-20
- Certified
- 2022-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shelly Nelson's NPI number?
- Shelly Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720174980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shelly Nelson's specialty?
- Shelly Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shelly Nelson located?
- Shelly Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1555 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215.
- What is Shelly Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shelly Nelson is (414) 385-6600.
- Does Shelly Nelson accept Medicare?
- Shelly Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shelly Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Shelly Nelson's NPI (1720174980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.