Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Erik Nelson, M.P.T.

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Santa Monica, CA

  • NPI 1982792560
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2010 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 904035608
(310) 878-2540
Additional location
11687 National Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 900643801
(310) 481-9965
Mailing address
3336 Keeshen Dr
Los Angeles, CA 900661918

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 9, 2018
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #25081

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982792560. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,131
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$85,749
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 2,082 112 $26
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 713 74 $23
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 106 24 $34
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 68 18 $32
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 42 38 $111
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 36 26 $77
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes 29 13 $12
98975 Set-up and patient education for remote monitoring of therapy 21 20 $22
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes 17 16 $28
98980 Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services by physician or other qualified health care professional, first 20 minutes per calendar month 17 16 $49

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in this city , average services per provider: 411. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Erik Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Erik Nelson practices Physical Therapist in Santa Monica, CA.
Where does Dr. Erik Nelson practice?
Dr. Erik Nelson practices at 2010 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 904035608. Office phone: 3108782540.
What is Dr. Erik Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Erik Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982792560, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Erik Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Erik Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Erik Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.