Brian Nelson, MD
NPI 1881683696 · Hospitalist Physician · Edina, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Nelson, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Edina, MN (NPI 1881683696).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881683696
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40084 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
427 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 213 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 110 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 68 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 25 | $159 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 11 | $121 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$159 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 | — |
| Furosemide | 16 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 14 | — |
| Simvastatin | 14 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 12 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1200 Sixth Ave NSt Cloud, MN 56303-2735Phone: (320) 251-2700Fax: (320) 240-2118
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-14
- Last updated
- 2023-11-28
- Certified
- 2023-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Nelson's NPI number?
- Brian Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881683696, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Nelson's specialty?
- Brian Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Nelson located?
- Brian Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 6401 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435-2104.
- What is Brian Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Nelson is (952) 924-5000.
- Does Brian Nelson accept Medicare?
- Brian Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Nelson's NPI (1881683696) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.