Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Nelson, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Pocatello, ID

  • NPI 1659689362
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
560 Memorial Dr
Pocatello, ID 832014073
(208) 234-1960

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Idaho #PA-860

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659689362. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
460
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$36,554
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 252 139 $71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 76 68 $100
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 43 43 $130
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 27 27 $87
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 26 25 $40
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 21 18 $41
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 15 15 $88

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$195
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 5 $161.53
Nalu Medical, Inc. 1 $33.47

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$195

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
282
Patients
125
Total drug cost
$5,381
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 77 22 $912
Pregabalin Generic 69 22 $3,493
Gabapentin Generic 44 12 $455
Prednisone Generic 42 40 $74
Tramadol Hcl Generic 28 15 $147
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 22 14 $301

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Steven Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Nelson practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Pocatello, ID.
Where does Dr. Steven Nelson practice?
Dr. Steven Nelson practices at 560 Memorial Dr, Pocatello, ID 832014073. Office phone: 2082341960.
What is Dr. Steven Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Steven Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659689362, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven 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); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.