Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kelly Nelson, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatology Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1427270966
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 7, 2015
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #Q0520 · North Carolina #2005-01823
Medicaid
TX #343315301

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427270966. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,567
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$72,919
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 471 98 $2
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 295 243 $66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 223 173 $98
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 172 135 $41
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 136 118 $65
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 70 66 $27
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 36 29 $103
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth 34 30 $41
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 33 23 $22
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 31 31 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 44 peers in Houston Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
282
Patients
149
Total drug cost
$14,542
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 64 38 $1,135
Fluorouracil Generic 43 34 $4,046
Mupirocin Generic 35 22 $304
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 27 19 $3,224
Desonide Generic 27 18 $3,085
Hydroxyzine Hcl Generic 23 0 $415
Ketoconazole Generic 20 18 $502
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 15 0 $515
Imiquimod Generic 15 0 $679
Minocycline Hcl Generic 13 0 $637

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kelly Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Kelly Nelson practices Dermatology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Kelly Nelson practice?
Dr. Kelly Nelson practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Kelly Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Kelly Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427270966, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kelly Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kelly Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kelly Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.