Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dana Nelson, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Minneapolis, MN

  • NPI 1063405116
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2800 10Th Ave S Ste 2200, Hospital Pathology Assoc
Minneapolis, MN 554071311
(612) 767-8370
fax (612) 767-8376

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 26, 2020
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #45463

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063405116. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
919
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$34,646
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 237 195 $36
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 133 127 $26
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 125 98 $68
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 114 31 $27
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 66 54 $36
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 48 47 $33
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 30 21 $11
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 30 23 $79
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 26 17 $12
G0124 Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician 26 26 $23

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in Minneapolis Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 6.5× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Dana Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Dana Nelson practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Minneapolis, MN.
Where does Dr. Dana Nelson practice?
Dr. Dana Nelson practices at 2800 10Th Ave S Ste 2200, Minneapolis, MN 554071311. Office phone: 6127678370.
What is Dr. Dana Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Dana Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063405116, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dana Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dana Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dana Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (HCPCS 88112); Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (HCPCS 88173). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.