Catherine Nelson, DO
NPI 1881004042 · Family Medicine Physician · Decorah, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Nelson, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Decorah, IA (NPI 1881004042).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881004042
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DO-05013 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,629 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 318 | $124 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 251 | $16 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 225 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 178 | $88 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 153 | $128 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 135 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 466 | 112 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 349 | 72 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 348 | 82 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 295 | 60 |
| Lisinopril | 256 | 69 |
| Gabapentin | 248 | 43 |
| Furosemide | 222 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429Phone: (608) 782-7300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-28
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Nelson's NPI number?
- Catherine Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881004042, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Nelson's specialty?
- Catherine Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Catherine Nelson located?
- Catherine Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1830 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA 52101-7301.
- What is Catherine Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Nelson is (563) 382-3140.
- Does Catherine Nelson accept Medicare?
- Catherine Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Nelson's NPI (1881004042) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.