Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Nelson, MD

Surgery Physician · Memphis, TN

  • NPI 1982877973
  • MIPS 73.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1251 Wesley Dr Ste 151
Memphis, TN 381166443
(901) 758-7888
fax (901) 266-6425
Mailing address
P O Box 1000 Dept 457
Memphis, TN 381480001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 21, 2018
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #49685
Medicaid
TN #Q001088

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982877973. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
91
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$7,665
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 36 35 $118
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 32 17 $74
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 23 16 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Memphis Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$578
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 3 $578.30

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$578

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. John Nelson practices Surgery Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. John Nelson practice?
Dr. John Nelson practices at 1251 Wesley Dr Ste 151, Memphis, TN 381166443. Office phone: 9017587888.
What is Dr. John Nelson's NPI?
Dr. John Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982877973, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. John Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.