Catherine Nelson, PA-C
NPI 1902457864 · Physician Assistant · Mt Pleasant, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Nelson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Mt Pleasant, SC (NPI 1902457864).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902457864
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4502 (SC)
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
368 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 Knee, 3 Views73562 | 119 | $29 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 79 | $33 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 50 | $65 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 40 | $158 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 35 | $42 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 378 | 171 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 270 | 160 |
| Celecoxib | 134 | 65 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 92 | 31 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 65 | 40 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 57 | 37 |
| Tranexamic Acid | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,566 across 16 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-09-23
- Last updated
- 2025-09-15
- Certified
- 2025-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Nelson's NPI number?
- Catherine Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902457864, 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 Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Catherine Nelson located?
- Catherine Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3510 N Highway 17 Ste 105, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466-8228.
- What is Catherine Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Nelson is (843) 789-1850.
- 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 (1902457864) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.