Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nels Gunnarsen, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Sacramento, CA

  • NPI 1821193160
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4860 Y St, Suite 3100
Sacramento, CA 958172307
(916) 703-2273
fax (916) 703-2274
Mailing address
4860 Y Street Suite 3100, Department of Radiology, University of California,Davis
Sacramento, CA 958172307

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G87827

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821193160. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
602
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$21,503
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 134 134 $28
77067 Screening mammography 134 134 $36
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 99 99 $28
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 77 76 $34
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 63 61 $38
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 51 51 $46
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 15 15 $33
77067 Screening mammography 15 15 $53
77049 Mri scan of both breasts 14 14 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 76 peers in this city , average services per provider: 212. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. 1 $23.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nels Gunnarsen's medical specialty?
Dr. Nels Gunnarsen practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Dr. Nels Gunnarsen practice?
Dr. Nels Gunnarsen practices at 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 958172307. Office phone: 9167032273.
What is Dr. Nels Gunnarsen's NPI?
Dr. Nels Gunnarsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821193160, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nels Gunnarsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nels Gunnarsen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nels Gunnarsen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Screening 3d breast mammography (HCPCS 77063); Screening mammography (HCPCS 77067); Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (HCPCS G0279). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.