Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Nelson, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1063481604
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1100 Central Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 871064930
(505) 841-1234
fax (505) 841-1956
Mailing address
Po Box 22422
Milwaukie, OR 972692422

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 20, 2018
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #R45637
Medicaid
NM #91434084

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063481604. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
197
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$22,694
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01938 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 88 79 $95
01940 Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 35 35 $109
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 19 16 $115
01937 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 16 15 $92
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 15 15 $315
01939 Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 13 12 $112
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 11 11 $61

In context: peer comparison

Among 28 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 6.6× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. James Nelson practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. James Nelson practice?
Dr. James Nelson practices at 1100 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM 871064930. Office phone: 5058411234.
What is Dr. James Nelson's NPI?
Dr. James Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063481604, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (HCPCS 01938); Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (HCPCS 01940); Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position (HCPCS 01992). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.