Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Nelms, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · La Crosse, WI

  • NPI 1386088565
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 546015429
(608) 782-7300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 26, 2026
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208C00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Wisconsin #73453

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386088565. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
55
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$4,628
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 16 16 $124
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 15 14 $63
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 12 12 $137
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 12 11 $5

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in La Crosse Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 13. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$72
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Davol INC. 1 $71.69

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$72

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
79
Patients
68
Total drug cost
$803
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metronidazole Generic 21 21 $72
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 20 20 $375
Neomycin Sulfate Generic 16 16 $106
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 11 0 $31
Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 11 11 $219

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Nelms's medical specialty?
Dr. David Nelms practices Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in La Crosse, WI.
Where does Dr. David Nelms practice?
Dr. David Nelms practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 546015429. Office phone: 6087827300.
What is Dr. David Nelms's NPI?
Dr. David Nelms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386088565, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Nelms accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Nelms accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Nelms commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.