Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Darlene Nelson, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1891702064
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 19, 2020
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #48605

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891702064. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
226
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$22,158
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 67 34 $48
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 41 38 $104
31624 Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 29 29 $77
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 24 24 $77
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 22 13 $206
31628 Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe 20 19 $109
32557 Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance 12 12 $143
31652 Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes 11 11 $200

In context: peer comparison

Among 48 peers in this city , average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$343
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 2 $136.42
Noah Medical Corporation 1 $100.31
Olympus America Inc. 1 $58.07
Ambu Inc. 2 $47.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$343

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$31
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 11 0 $31

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Darlene Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Darlene Nelson practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Darlene Nelson practice?
Dr. Darlene Nelson practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Darlene Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Darlene Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891702064, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Darlene Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Darlene Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Darlene Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (HCPCS 32555); Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (HCPCS 31624). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.