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
- Primary practice
-
3147 W 65Th Ave
Merrillville, IN 464102978
(219) 487-5031
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$140
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 1 | $139.97 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.