Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kurt Nelson, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Tupelo, MS

  • NPI 1821330168
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
618 Pegram Dr
Tupelo, MS 388016322
(662) 844-6513
Mailing address
Po Box 2180
Tupelo, MS 388032180

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 7, 2022
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #25415

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821330168. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,812
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$232,538
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 486 333 $117
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 278 242 $83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 243 243 $152
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen 138 15 $10
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 134 114 $114
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 85 85 $100
70486 Ct scan of face without contrast 57 57 $119
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 56 54 $8
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 54 51 $164
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 44 38 $44

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$259
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. 2 $137.78
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 2 $53.55
AERIN MEDICAL INC. 2 $46.98
Amgen Inc. 1 $20.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$259

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,501
Patients
831
Total drug cost
$36,829
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 352 180 $5,544
Azelastine Hcl Generic 228 128 $9,506
Omeprazole Generic 209 89 $3,564
Montelukast Sodium Generic 177 59 $1,488
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 165 68 $5,969
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 65 26 $1,317
Betamethasone Dipropionate Generic 53 51 $2,569
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 45 40 $334
Ibuprofen Generic 34 31 $148
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 34 30 $502

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kurt Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Kurt Nelson practices Otolaryngology Physician in Tupelo, MS.
Where does Dr. Kurt Nelson practice?
Dr. Kurt Nelson practices at 618 Pegram Dr, Tupelo, MS 388016322. Office phone: 6628446513.
What is Dr. Kurt Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Kurt Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821330168, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kurt Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kurt Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kurt Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.