Jacob Nelson, MD
NPI 1871297960 · Hospitalist Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jacob Nelson, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1871297960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871297960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 349852 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 11 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 14 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 14 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 | — |
| Gabapentin | 13 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-03-30
- Last updated
- 2026-06-01
- Certified
- 2026-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jacob Nelson's NPI number?
- Jacob Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871297960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jacob Nelson's specialty?
- Jacob Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jacob Nelson located?
- Jacob Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375.
- What is Jacob Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jacob Nelson is (225) 765-4050.
- Does Jacob Nelson accept Medicare?
- Jacob Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jacob Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Jacob Nelson's NPI (1871297960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.