Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sandra Nelson, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Boston, MA
- NPI 1366589863
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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55 Fruit St, Massachusetts General Hospital; Grj504
Boston, MA 021142621
(617) 726-3816
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 8, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #231994
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366589863. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
514
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$62,363
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 140 | 56 | $84 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 114 | 51 | $127 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 102 | 60 | $153 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 79 | 61 | $104 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 49 | 46 | $182 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 19 | 16 | $103 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 11 | 11 | $138 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 71 peers in Boston Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
350
Patients
46
Total drug cost
$265,635
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 55 | 19 | $4,106 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 40 | 14 | $516 |
| Descovy (Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam) | Brand | 36 | 0 | $84,544 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 31 | 13 | $512 |
| Tivicay (Dolutegravir Sodium) | Brand | 31 | 0 | $78,462 |
| Cefadroxil | Generic | 30 | 0 | $1,520 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 20 | 0 | $251 |
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $57,455 |
| Finasteride | Generic | 14 | 0 | $74 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 14 | 0 | $97 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sandra Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Sandra Nelson practices Infectious Disease Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Sandra Nelson practice?
Dr. Sandra Nelson practices at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 021142621. Office phone: 6177263816.
What is Dr. Sandra Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Sandra Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366589863, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sandra Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sandra Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sandra Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.