DR. BRETT D. NELSON M.D., M.P.H., DTM&H
NPI 1073780839
Pediatrics in Boston, MA

Active since May 12, 2008PECOS Enrolled
55 FRUIT ST, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Brett D. Nelson M.d., M.p.h., Dtm&h NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BRETT D. NELSON M.D., M.P.H., DTM&H (NPI 1073780839) is an individual pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (225993) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073780839
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRETT D. NELSONCredential: M.D., M.P.H., DTM&H
Location Address55 FRUIT ST, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICSBoston, MA 02114-2621
Mailing Address28 Constitution RdCharlestown, MA 02129-2008
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2010
✔ NPI 1073780839 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 225993
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Brett D. Nelson M.d., M.p.h., Dtm&h is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Brett Nelson reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dermatology
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,234 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST, PROVIDER ENROLLMENT
Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 719 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST
Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 423 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, GRAY-BIGELOW 444
BOSTON, MA 02114
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
55 FRUIT ST, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, GRJ-504
BOSTON, MA 02114
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
55 FRUIT ST, BIGALOW 852 F
BOSTON, MA 02114
Nurse Practitioner
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Brett Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brett Nelson is 1073780839. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2008.

Where is Brett Nelson located?

Brett Nelson practices at 55 Fruit St Department Of Pediatrics, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-2000.

What is Brett Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Brett Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brett Nelson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brett Nelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brett Nelson reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA), The General Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA), Cambridge Public Health Commission (Cambridge, MA) and Mount Auburn Professional Services Inc (Cambridge, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Brett Nelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brett Nelson accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Brett Nelson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brett Nelson was last updated on February 18, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.