Leslie Nelson, FNP
NPI 1720721251 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Canon City, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leslie Nelson, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Canon City, CO (NPI 1720721251).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720721251
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- APN.0997494-NP (CO)
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
4 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
1,190 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 | 409 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 247 | $108 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 103 | $109 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 70 | $12 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 65 | $68 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 119 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 380 | 104 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 313 | 96 |
| Lisinopril | 289 | 84 |
| Omeprazole | 208 | 68 |
| Metformin Hcl | 179 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 173 | 56 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$159 across 9 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
- 2022-04-13
- Last updated
- 2023-10-13
- Certified
- 2023-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leslie Nelson's NPI number?
- Leslie Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720721251, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leslie Nelson's specialty?
- Leslie Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Leslie Nelson located?
- Leslie Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 730 Macon Ave, Canon City, CO 81212-3314.
- What is Leslie Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leslie Nelson is (719) 275-1618.
- Does Leslie Nelson accept Medicare?
- Leslie Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leslie Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Leslie Nelson's NPI (1720721251) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.