Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kent Nelson, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Scottsdale, AZ

  • NPI 1487637211
  • MIPS 78.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 852595404
(480) 301-8000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 10, 2020
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #19242

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487637211. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,260
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$30,303
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
A9585 Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml 2,700 27 $0
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 2,250 20 $0
70553 Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 59 59 $107
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 56 56 $39
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 29 29 $188
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 23 23 $50
70553 Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 22 22 $310
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 21 21 $32
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 21 21 $69
70491 Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 17 17 $64

In context: peer comparison

Among 62 peers in Scottsdale Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 488. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kent Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Kent Nelson practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Scottsdale, AZ.
Where does Dr. Kent Nelson practice?
Dr. Kent Nelson practices at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 852595404. Office phone: 4803018000.
What is Dr. Kent Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Kent Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487637211, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Kent Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (HCPCS A9585); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (HCPCS 70553). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.