Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nelson Airewele, M.D

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Richmond, VA

  • NPI 1740546944
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5801 Bremo RD
Richmond, VA 232261907
(804) 287-7270
fax (804) 285-0726
Additional location
500 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 236011929
(757) 594-3580
fax (757) 594-3653
Mailing address
4921 Garden Club Cir, Apt 307
Glen Allen, VA 230597562

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 15, 2024
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Virginia #0101256211 · Georgia #100082

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740546944. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,007
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$98,795
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 519 240 $78
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 187 108 $117
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 90 90 $80
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 82 82 $170
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 78 78 $113
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 51 51 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 117 peers in this city , average services per provider: 136. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
95
Patients
41
Total drug cost
$12,813
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 20 12 $79
Furosemide Generic 19 17 $69
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 17 12 $12,368
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 14 0 $133
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 14 0 $137
Prednisone Generic 11 0 $27

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nelson Airewele's medical specialty?
Dr. Nelson Airewele practices Internal Medicine Physician in Richmond, VA.
Where does Dr. Nelson Airewele practice?
Dr. Nelson Airewele practices at 5801 Bremo RD, Richmond, VA 232261907. Office phone: 8042877270.
What is Dr. Nelson Airewele's NPI?
Dr. Nelson Airewele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740546944, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nelson Airewele accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nelson Airewele accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nelson Airewele commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.