Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Byron Nielsen, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Yankton, SD

  • NPI 1316157928
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1104 W 8Th St
Yankton, SD 570783306
(605) 665-7841
fax (605) 665-0546

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 26, 2020
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Dakota #7990

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316157928. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
48,884
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$465,846
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1439 Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg 32,250 22 $1
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 2,800 28 $0
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 988 462 $8
82310 Calcium level, total 925 458 $5
82565 Blood creatinine level 925 459 $5
84520 Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function, quantitative 925 459 $4
80051 Blood test panel for electrolytes (sodium potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide) 922 458 $7
82610 Cystatin c (enzyme inhibitor) level 858 445 $18
84100 Phosphate level 835 430 $5
82040 Albumin (protein) level 780 419 $5

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Yankton Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 775. This provider delivers 63× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 2 $19.97

By nature of payment

Education
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,389
Patients
749
Total drug cost
$357,107
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Lisinopril Generic 456 104 $3,748
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 425 76 $310,781
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 334 86 $2,370
Losartan Potassium Generic 311 66 $3,433
Chlorthalidone Generic 276 55 $4,701
Spironolactone Generic 250 60 $2,310
Potassium Chloride Generic 209 55 $7,560
Furosemide Generic 196 54 $1,517
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 182 39 $5,044
Valsartan Generic 170 38 $5,159

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Byron Nielsen's medical specialty?
Dr. Byron Nielsen practices Nephrology Physician in Yankton, SD.
Where does Dr. Byron Nielsen practice?
Dr. Byron Nielsen practices at 1104 W 8Th St, Yankton, SD 570783306. Office phone: 6056657841.
What is Dr. Byron Nielsen's NPI?
Dr. Byron Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316157928, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Byron Nielsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Byron Nielsen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Byron Nielsen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg (HCPCS J1439); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.