Cole Nielsen, PA
NPI 1851867287 · Physician Assistant · Denver, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cole Nielsen, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Denver, CO (NPI 1851867287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851867287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA0005537 (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
7 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
421 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 71 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 63 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 58 | $108 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 47 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 40 | $45 |
| Fusion of Spine in Lower Back With Partial Removal of Spine Bone and Disc22633 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 112 | 62 |
| Methocarbamol | 87 | 65 |
| Methylprednisolone | 37 | 36 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 32 | 24 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 29 | — |
| Diazepam | 19 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 19 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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)
- 660 Golden Ridge Rd Ste 250Golden, CO 80401-9541Phone: (303) 233-1223Fax: (303) 233-8755
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-10-24
- Last updated
- 2023-06-22
- Certified
- 2023-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cole Nielsen's NPI number?
- Cole Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851867287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cole Nielsen's specialty?
- Cole Nielsen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cole Nielsen located?
- Cole Nielsen's practice location on file with NPPES is 4500 E 9th Ave Ste 740, Denver, CO 80220-3926.
- What is Cole Nielsen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cole Nielsen is (720) 386-4508.
- Does Cole Nielsen accept Medicare?
- Cole Nielsen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cole Nielsen's NPI active?
- Yes — Cole Nielsen's NPI (1851867287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.