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
- Primary practice
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1100 Central Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 871064930
(505) 841-1234
fax (505) 841-1956 - Mailing address
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Po Box 22422
Milwaukie, OR 972692422
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.