Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Gilbert, AZ

  • NPI 1427438365
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3420 S Mercy RD Ste 200
Gilbert, AZ 852970423
(480) 909-3788
fax (480) 728-8191
Additional location
485 S Dobson RD Ste 110
Chandler, AZ 852245600
(480) 728-4470
fax (480) 728-4499
Additional location
500 W Thomas RD Ste 800
Phoenix, AZ 850134217
(602) 406-1234
fax (602) 406-6368
Mailing address
Po Box 33269
Phoenix, AZ 850673269

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 5, 2024
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #62881

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427438365. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,240
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$191,074
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 197 139 $125
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 161 112 $46
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 150 134 $45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 116 116 $163
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 101 89 $88
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 70 51 $108
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 68 43 $40
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 60 47 $5
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 52 38 $65
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose 50 13 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,788
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 4 $1,424.43
Stryker Corporation 3 $293.95
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $69.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,161
Travel and Lodging
$627

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
259
Patients
182
Total drug cost
$2,226
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 65 44 $484
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 60 47 $312
Tramadol Hcl Generic 60 41 $178
Celecoxib Generic 59 36 $1,136
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 15 14 $115

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Nelson practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Gilbert, AZ.
Where does Dr. Joseph Nelson practice?
Dr. Joseph Nelson practices at 3420 S Mercy RD Ste 200, Gilbert, AZ 852970423. Office phone: 4809093788.
What is Dr. Joseph Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427438365, 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); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.