Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Nelson, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Cookeville, TN

  • NPI 1114911971
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
222 W 4Th St Ste 201
Cookeville, TN 385012413
(931) 783-4269
fax (931) 372-0401
Mailing address
140 W 7Th St
Cookeville, TN 385011726

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 1, 2025
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #2974 · Illinois #085000452
Medicaid
TN #Q020561

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1114911971. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
21
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,204
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 21 21 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABIOMED 1 $21.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
399
Patients
260
Total drug cost
$24,080
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 94 36 $1,041
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 45 45 $179
Furosemide Generic 37 32 $86
Mupirocin Generic 33 33 $350
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Generic 32 32 $172
Amiodarone Hcl Generic 28 22 $531
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 26 11 $20,758
Potassium Chloride Generic 25 24 $212
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 21 0 $346
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 20 12 $276

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Nelson practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Cookeville, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Nelson practice?
Dr. Christopher Nelson practices at 222 W 4Th St Ste 201, Cookeville, TN 385012413. Office phone: 9317834269.
What is Dr. Christopher Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114911971, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.