Philip Nelson, RPA-C
NPI 1790055168 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Waterbury, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Philip Nelson, RPA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Waterbury, CT (NPI 1790055168).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790055168
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RPA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2700 (CT)
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 tenure28% of score
14 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
105 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $80 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 24 | $99 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 23 | $47 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $47–$99 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 121 | 64 |
| Methylprednisolone | 98 | 91 |
| Meloxicam | 46 | 31 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | 28 |
| Celecoxib | 32 | 17 |
| Methocarbamol | 32 | 20 |
| Pregabalin | 27 | 12 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-01-03
- Last updated
- 2016-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Philip Nelson's NPI number?
- Philip Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790055168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Philip Nelson's specialty?
- Philip Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Philip Nelson located?
- Philip Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708-3346.
- What is Philip Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Philip Nelson is (203) 755-6677.
- Does Philip Nelson accept Medicare?
- Philip Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Philip Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Philip Nelson's NPI (1790055168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.