Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Nelson, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Fort Smith, AR

  • NPI 1356317689
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5707 Jenny Lind RD
Fort Smith, AR 729087435
(479) 452-9416
fax (479) 484-0827
Mailing address
Po Box 3887
Fort Smith, AR 729133887

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 6, 2019
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #E2445
Medicaid (2)
OK #100186770A · AR #139659001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356317689. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,040
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$213,298
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
77067 Screening mammography 906 906 $34
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 898 781 $8
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 891 891 $27
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 329 316 $37
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 220 218 $27
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 192 190 $10
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 185 185 $81
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 167 166 $44
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 150 148 $35
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 129 128 $44

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Fort Smith Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 96× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $18.21

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Nelson practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Fort Smith, AR.
Where does Dr. Richard Nelson practice?
Dr. Richard Nelson practices at 5707 Jenny Lind RD, Fort Smith, AR 729087435. Office phone: 4794529416.
What is Dr. Richard Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Richard Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356317689, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Screening mammography (HCPCS 77067); X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Screening 3d breast mammography (HCPCS 77063). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.