Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Bryant, AR
- NPI 1538132279
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4411 Highway 5 N
Bryant, AR 720227005
(501) 847-0289
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 28, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arkansas #E3403
- Medicaid
- AR #148895001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538132279. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,942
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$108,970
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 746 | 304 | $83 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 439 | 264 | $8 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 410 | 266 | $8 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 161 | 161 | $41 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 159 | 80 | $9 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 136 | 28 | $0 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 128 | 27 | $1 | |
81001 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | 107 | 67 | $3 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 90 | 70 | $63 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 89 | 54 | $13 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Bryant Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$356
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisai INC. | 1 | $107.19 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $51.22 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $44.66 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 2 | $32.67 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $32.57 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $30.14 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $19.47 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $19.39 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 1 | $18.81 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,213
Patients
933
Total drug cost
$51,369
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 343 | 93 | $4,947 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 342 | 84 | $5,907 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 309 | 88 | $2,953 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 286 | 77 | $5,256 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 227 | 61 | $3,029 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 225 | 56 | $2,525 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 221 | 56 | $3,527 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 184 | 49 | $4,135 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 168 | 61 | $1,606 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Generic | 157 | 40 | $1,829 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Nelson practices Family Medicine Physician in Bryant, AR.
Where does Dr. Joseph Nelson practice?
Dr. Joseph Nelson practices at 4411 Highway 5 N, Bryant, AR 720227005. Office phone: 5018470289.
What is Dr. Joseph Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538132279, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.