Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Nelson, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1659392009
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
Birmingham, AL 352096804
(205) 989-1080
fax (205) 989-1087
Mailing address
2151 Old Rocky Ridge RD, Suite 106
Birmingham, AL 352166101

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #1-067810

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659392009. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
51
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,429
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 40 40 $69
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 11 11 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 157 peers in Birmingham Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 1.6× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. James Nelson practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. James Nelson practice?
Dr. James Nelson practices at 2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 352096804. Office phone: 2059891080.
What is Dr. James Nelson's NPI?
Dr. James Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659392009, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.