Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Laurie Nelson, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Pediatrics Physician · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Hershey, PA

  • NPI 1972823557
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1150 Cocoa Ave
Hershey, PA 170331712
(800) 243-1455
Additional location
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 170332360
(717) 531-4221
fax (717) 531-0151
Mailing address
500 University Dr, Mc Ca410
Hershey, PA 170332360

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 12, 2026
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Pennsylvania #MD450079 · Pennsylvania #MT196655
Medicaid
PA #1028895590001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972823557. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
629
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$61,149
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 185 113 $120
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 144 91 $173
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 129 77 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 84 66 $81
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 24 24 $29
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 21 21 $70
81003 Automated urinalysis test 15 11 $2
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 15 13 $254
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 12 12 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 37 peers in Hershey Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,146
Patients
512
Total drug cost
$101,686
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 252 69 $3,466
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 236 46 $4,273
Losartan Potassium Generic 231 50 $3,641
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 223 59 $1,834
Lisinopril Generic 208 48 $2,638
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 189 46 $3,774
Omeprazole Generic 149 33 $1,429
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 108 30 $2,793
Metformin Hcl Generic 90 20 $1,058
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 85 20 $2,522

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Laurie Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Laurie Nelson practices Internal Medicine Physician in Hershey, PA.
Where does Dr. Laurie Nelson practice?
Dr. Laurie Nelson practices at 1150 Cocoa Ave, Hershey, PA 170331712. Office phone: 8002431455.
What is Dr. Laurie Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Laurie Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972823557, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laurie Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laurie Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laurie 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 99215); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.