Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Nelson, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Vancouver, WA

  • NPI 1396716437
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
700 Ne 87Th Ave
Vancouver, WA 986641913
(360) 397-1500
fax (360) 604-1669

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 2, 2022
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Florida #ME80004 · Washington #MD00046926
Medicaid (2)
OR #275394 · WA #8397366

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396716437. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,856
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$487,792
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 1,100 11 $0
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 1,056 908 $9
77067 Screening mammography 1,030 1,030 $128
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 1,018 1,018 $53
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 642 642 $38
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 474 453 $40
76641 Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast 422 417 $154
A9579 Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml 331 18 $2
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 242 235 $54
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 181 175 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 221. This provider delivers 40× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Nelson practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Vancouver, WA.
Where does Dr. Howard Nelson practice?
Dr. Howard Nelson practices at 700 Ne 87Th Ave, Vancouver, WA 986641913. Office phone: 3603971500.
What is Dr. Howard Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Howard Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396716437, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Screening mammography (HCPCS 77067). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.