Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nichola Nelson

Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Bethesda, MD

  • NPI 1578137337
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6410 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, MD 208171809
(301) 571-0019
fax (240) 482-0555
Mailing address
5606 Fishermens CT
Clinton, MD 207351571

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 17, 2024
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Maryland #R208084 · Virginia #0024181304

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578137337. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
34
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,875
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 34 32 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Bethesda Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,392
Transactions
40
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Incyte Corporation 5 $192.30
Janssen Biotech, INC. 8 $170.32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 4 $110.59
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 3 $84.58
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 $78.91
Abbvie INC. 2 $62.22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $58.02
Daiichi Sankyo INC. 2 $57.32
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 2 $53.92
Pfizer INC. 2 $50.26
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $48.23
Sobi, INC 2 $45.90
Mirati Therapeutics, INC. 1 $35.72
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $34.10
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation 1 $31.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,293
Education
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
38
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$559
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 14 0 $300
Dexamethasone Generic 12 0 $108
Gabapentin Generic 12 0 $151

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nichola Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Nichola Nelson practices Nurse Practitioner in Bethesda, MD.
Where does Dr. Nichola Nelson practice?
Dr. Nichola Nelson practices at 6410 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 208171809. Office phone: 3015710019.
What is Dr. Nichola Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Nichola Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578137337, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nichola Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nichola Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nichola Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.