Scott Nelson, MD
NPI 1760589279 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Ashland, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Nelson, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Ashland, KY (NPI 1760589279).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760589279
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.099955 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,067 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 162 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 154 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 144 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 130 | $90 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 99 | $9 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 470 | 115 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 353 | 95 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 282 | 119 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 148 | 43 |
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Combivent Respimat | 100 | 22 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 80 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,658 across 86 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1729 Kinneys Ln Ste 202Portsmouth, OH 45662-3167Phone: (606) 408-5864Fax: (606) 408-6985
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-19
- Last updated
- 2022-02-28
- Certified
- 2022-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Nelson's NPI number?
- Scott Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760589279, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Nelson's specialty?
- Scott Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Nelson located?
- Scott Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 613 23rd St Ste G30, Ashland, KY 41101-2881.
- What is Scott Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Nelson is (606) 408-5864.
- Does Scott Nelson accept Medicare?
- Scott Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Nelson's NPI (1760589279) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.