Richard Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1902003700 · Anesthesiology Physician · Menlo Park, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Nelson, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Menlo Park, CA (NPI 1902003700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902003700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A90081 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
167 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Removal of Prostate Including Use of an Endoscope00914 | 33 | $185 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 27 | $97 |
| Anesthesia for Fragmenting, Manipulation And/Or Removal of Kidney Stone Including Use of an Endoscope00918 | 23 | $184 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 22 | $291 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 18 | $106 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Anus and Rectum00902 | 16 | $149 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-27
- Last updated
- 2014-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Nelson's NPI number?
- Richard Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902003700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Nelson's specialty?
- Richard Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Nelson located?
- Richard Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1422 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025-4110.
- What is Richard Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Nelson is (650) 903-9500.
- Does Richard Nelson accept Medicare?
- Richard Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Nelson's NPI (1902003700) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.