Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Timothy Nelson, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Santa Maria, CA

  • NPI 1518994235
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 61.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
910 E Stowell RD
Santa Maria, CA 934547001
(805) 614-7717
Mailing address
425 West Central Ave
Lompoc, CA 93436

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 29, 2015
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #14880 · Oregon #2252T

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518994235. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
999
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$101,606
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 272 208 $98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 261 246 $139
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 170 166 $41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 134 132 $71
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 91 91 $142
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 23 23 $167
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 19 19 $122
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 16 16 $180
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 13 13 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Santa Maria Optometrist, average services per provider: 75. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
100
Patients
35
Total drug cost
$1,874
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 75 35 $1,459
Timolol Maleate Generic 14 0 $264
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 11 0 $152

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Timothy Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Timothy Nelson practices Optometrist in Santa Maria, CA.
Where does Dr. Timothy Nelson practice?
Dr. Timothy Nelson practices at 910 E Stowell RD, Santa Maria, CA 934547001. Office phone: 8056147717.
What is Dr. Timothy Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Timothy Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518994235, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Timothy Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Timothy Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Timothy Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.