Howard Nelson, DDS
NPI 1811067952 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Hagerstown, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Nelson, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Hagerstown, MD (NPI 1811067952).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811067952
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3550 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
162 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 133 | $72 |
| Biopsy of Mouth40808 | 17 | $162 |
| Biopsy of Front 2/3 of Tongue41100 | 12 | $186 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$186 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 268 | 237 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 246 | 225 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 175 | 135 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 65 | 60 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | 53 | 48 |
| Ibuprofen | 48 | 44 |
| Dexamethasone | 43 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,539 across 15 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
- 2006-11-08
- Last updated
- 2012-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Nelson's NPI number?
- Howard Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811067952, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Nelson's specialty?
- Howard Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Howard Nelson located?
- Howard Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1144 Opal Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
- What is Howard Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Nelson is (301) 733-2500.
- Does Howard Nelson accept Medicare?
- Howard Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Nelson's NPI (1811067952) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.