Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Nielsen, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Pensacola, FL
- NPI 1295735710
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.5 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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5147 N 9Th Ave Ste 318
Pensacola, FL 325048710
(850) 416-2965
fax (850) 416-1833 - Additional location
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601 7Th St S Ste 205
St Petersburg, FL 337014748
(727) 893-6234
fax (727) 893-6111 - Additional location
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2604 Saint Michael Dr Ste 425
Texarkana, TX 755032378
(903) 614-5600 - Mailing address
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4205 Belfort RD Ste 4015
Jacksonville, FL 322163623
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 3, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Florida #ME65879 · Texas #H2643
- Medicaid (2)
- FL #3756050 00 · AL #009409040
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295735710. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
109
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$32,097
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 27 | 20 | $50 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 22 | 22 | $1,078 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 18 | 18 | $10 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 16 | 16 | $130 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 14 | 14 | $79 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 12 | 12 | $305 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,284
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 14 | $1,759.96 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 2 | $179.78 | |
| ABIOMED | 1 | $166.80 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $94.83 | |
| Cook Medical LLC | 2 | $46.22 | |
| Cgg Medical Inc | 1 | $23.43 | |
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 1 | $13.27 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Nielsen's medical specialty?
Dr. James Nielsen practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Pensacola, FL.
Where does Dr. James Nielsen practice?
Dr. James Nielsen practices at 5147 N 9Th Ave Ste 318, Pensacola, FL 325048710. Office phone: 8504162965.
What is Dr. James Nielsen's NPI?
Dr. James Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295735710, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Nielsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Nielsen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Nielsen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.