Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Regina Nelson

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Merrillville, IN

  • NPI 1679966030
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3147 W 65Th Ave
Merrillville, IN 464102978
(219) 487-5031

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 21, 2017
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #71005745A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679966030. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,222
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$99,125
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 576 308 $59
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 371 371 $106
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 129 85 $85
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 55 55 $139
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 54 26 $36
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 37 37 $145

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in Merrillville Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 121. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$140
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. 1 $139.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$140

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,020
Patients
267
Total drug cost
$37,222
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 150 37 $2,601
Sertraline Hcl Generic 147 55 $1,617
Buspirone Hcl Generic 117 32 $1,915
Trazodone Hcl Generic 102 32 $1,054
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 83 21 $1,722
Risperidone Generic 70 23 $1,702
Divalproex Sodium Generic 65 20 $1,467
Donepezil Hcl Generic 64 23 $847
Clonazepam Generic 58 0 $374
Mirtazapine Generic 33 24 $637

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Regina Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Regina Nelson practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Regina Nelson practice?
Dr. Regina Nelson practices at 3147 W 65Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 464102978. Office phone: 2194875031.
What is Dr. Regina Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Regina Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679966030, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Regina Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Regina Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Regina Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99305); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.