Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Nelson, M.D.

Medical Oncology Physician (CMS: Medical Oncology) · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician · Louisville, KY

  • NPI 1497720049
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
676 S Floyd St Ste 200
Louisville, KY 402021840
(502) 629-4440
fax (502) 629-4445
Mailing address
Po Box 776347
Chicago, IL 606776347

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 10, 2025
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RX0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #56196
Medicaid
TX #202787201 (MDACC)

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497720049. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,054
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$121,535
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 371 79 $135
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 314 149 $92
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 129 48 $75
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 97 47 $110
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 71 54 $162
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 43 43 $171
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 29 29 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,038
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 4 $1,244.73
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC. 1 $1,130.00
Genentech, Inc. 2 $300.00
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $121.12
Amgen Inc. 1 $97.92
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 1 $72.48
HISTOSONICS,INC. 1 $71.35

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,135
Food and Beverage
$903

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
656
Patients
225
Total drug cost
$169,574
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 101 48 $1,146
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 76 32 $589
Gabapentin Generic 65 13 $579
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 53 17 $42,896
Lidocaine-Prilocaine (Lidocaine/Prilocaine) Brand 48 31 $728
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 41 0 $37,530
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 39 13 $886
Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 36 12 $988
Promethazine Hcl Generic 35 14 $127
Fentanyl Generic 30 0 $2,252

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Douglas Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Nelson practices Medical Oncology Physician in Louisville, KY.
Where does Dr. Douglas Nelson practice?
Dr. Douglas Nelson practices at 676 S Floyd St Ste 200, Louisville, KY 402021840. Office phone: 5026294440.
What is Dr. Douglas Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497720049, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.