Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Nelson, DO

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Las Vegas, NV

  • NPI 1447660097
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2231 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 383-2663
fax (702) 383-2682
Additional location
15855 19 Mile RD
Clinton Township, MI 480383504
(586) 263-2976
Mailing address
1800 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 10, 2022
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nevada #DO2610

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447660097. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
126
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$23,677
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 55 31 $89
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 23 13 $36
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 21 21 $129
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 15 12 $27
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant 12 12 $1,236

In context: peer comparison

Among 30 peers in this city , average services per provider: 242. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,237
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 4 $489.97
Stryker Corporation 5 $319.57
Goode Surgical Inc 7 $258.73
Abbott Laboratories 1 $107.86
ZIMVIE INC. 2 $46.00
Bioventus LLC 1 $15.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,097
Education
$140

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
22
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$136
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 22 11 $136

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Nelson practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Las Vegas, NV.
Where does Dr. Karen Nelson practice?
Dr. Karen Nelson practices at 2231 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102. Office phone: 7023832663.
What is Dr. Karen Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Karen Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447660097, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.