Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Clay Nelson, M.D

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Rocky Mount, NC

  • NPI 1154732295
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
600 Nash Medical Arts Mall
Rocky Mount, NC 278041410
(252) 962-4450
fax (252) 962-4451
Additional location
910 Madison Ave, Suite 1031
Memphis, TN 381033403
(901) 759-3275
Additional location
1325 E Fortification St
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-4488
Mailing address
2000 Perimeter Park Dr Ste 200
Morrisville, NC 275608442

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2021
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2020-02572 · Mississippi #26429

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154732295. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,942
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$134,796
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 2,269 190 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 561 265 $85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 300 179 $61
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 194 131 $30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 108 85 $120
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 106 78 $30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 80 45 $41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 68 68 $105
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 53 53 $154
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 34 13 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Rocky Mount Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$33
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Avanos Medical 1 $17.30
Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC 1 $16.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$33

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
359
Patients
226
Total drug cost
$1,809
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 175 75 $492
Prednisone Generic 71 63 $557
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 32 31 $141
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 25 21 $253
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 18 11 $208
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 14 14 $76
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 11 $74
Lorazepam Generic 12 0 $9

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Clay Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Clay Nelson practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Rocky Mount, NC.
Where does Dr. Clay Nelson practice?
Dr. Clay Nelson practices at 600 Nash Medical Arts Mall, Rocky Mount, NC 278041410. Office phone: 2529624450.
What is Dr. Clay Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Clay Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154732295, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Clay Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Clay Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Clay Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.