Bruce Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1740377621 · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Nelson, M.D. is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1740377621).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740377621
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- MOHS-Micrographic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H0677 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,489 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 459 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 413 | $127 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 319 | $97 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 246 | $165 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 157 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 466 | 265 |
| Lorazepam | 81 | 77 |
| Ketoconazole | 70 | 39 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 49 | 35 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 19 | — |
| Econazole Nitrate | 16 | 11 |
| Metronidazole | 12 | — |
| Azithromycin | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2020-10-23
- Certified
- 2020-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Nelson's NPI number?
- Bruce Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740377621, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Nelson's specialty?
- Bruce Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Nelson located?
- Bruce Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 7737 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-1818.
- What is Bruce Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Nelson is (713) 981-6222.
- Does Bruce Nelson accept Medicare?
- Bruce Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Nelson's NPI (1740377621) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.