Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daniel Nelson, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1912298167
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 4000
Baton Rouge, LA 708084300
(225) 766-7441
fax (225) 766-7597

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 11, 2015
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #207711

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912298167. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,571
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$202,283
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 406 383 $117
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 355 178 $83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 146 105 $86
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 121 51 $24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 93 76 $32
92134 Imaging of retina 77 73 $37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 74 46 $511
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 71 71 $137
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 63 58 $120
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 56 54 $56

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 170. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,101
Transactions
45
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 15 $358.55
Alcon Vision LLC 14 $340.39
Dompe US, Inc. 4 $118.15
ABBVIE INC. 4 $100.95
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 2 $46.83
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 2 $41.39
Glaukos Corporation 1 $26.38
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 1 $24.82
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $22.38
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $20.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,101

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,995
Patients
701
Total drug cost
$306,336
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 419 156 $23,341
Latanoprost Generic 297 85 $5,291
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 204 55 $4,811
Timolol Maleate Generic 138 37 $1,584
Loteprednol Etabonate Generic 110 30 $27,652
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 104 59 $3,057
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 103 24 $38,544
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 101 37 $5,655
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 100 38 $1,328
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 92 43 $96,983

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Daniel Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Daniel Nelson practices Ophthalmology Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Daniel Nelson practice?
Dr. Daniel Nelson practices at 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 708084300. Office phone: 2257667441.
What is Dr. Daniel Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Daniel Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912298167, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daniel Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daniel Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.