Nelson Prager, MD
NPI 1952397895 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Prager, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1952397895).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952397895
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26938 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
7,443 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,551 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,015 | $133 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 777 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 684 | $94 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 469 | $15 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 622 | 156 |
| Losartan Potassium | 482 | 131 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 386 | 109 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 330 | 101 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 327 | 92 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 273 | 85 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,666 across 104 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
- 2005-09-26
- Last updated
- 2022-01-24
- Certified
- 2021-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Prager's NPI number?
- Nelson Prager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952397895, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Prager's specialty?
- Nelson Prager is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nelson Prager located?
- Nelson Prager's practice location on file with NPPES is 1444 S Potomac St Ste 300, Aurora, CO 80012-4510.
- What is Nelson Prager's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Prager is (303) 750-0822.
- Does Nelson Prager accept Medicare?
- Nelson Prager is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Prager's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Prager's NPI (1952397895) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.