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GALEN NELSON
NPI 1073927026
Anesthesiology in Saint Louis, MO

Active since June 18, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
1201 S GRAND BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104(314) 257-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Galen Nelson NPPES

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

GALEN NELSON (NPI 1073927026) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Nebraska (7233) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073927026
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameGALEN NELSON
Location Address1201 S GRAND BLVDSaint Louis, MO 63104-1016
Mailing Address3691 Rutger St Dept OfSaint Louis, MO 63110-2515 · (314) 977-5700 · Fax (314) 977-1617
Phone(314) 257-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 2021
NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1073927026 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NE · 7233
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1201 S GRAND BLVD, Saint Louis, MO 63104
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Galen Nelson is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1759503915
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180820003338
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number260105
Location3635 Vista AveSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County
Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.28

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.

DOUG LONGO APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
St. Louis City (314) 257-8000
JOHN JOSEPH HOUSER
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
St. Louis City (314) 257-8000
NABIHA NOOR SHAMSHUDDIN MD
Hospitalist
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
St. Louis City (314) 257-8000
AMAN PATEL
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
St. Louis City (314) 257-8000
MS. KEELEY FERRELL RYAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
St. Louis City (314) 257-1320
PATRICK SWEENEY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
St. Louis City (314) 257-8000
DR. SHAMEELA NASRULLAH KHIMANI MD
Pediatrics
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
St. Louis City (314) 617-3239
IBRAHIM SHAMASNEH M.D.
Hospitalist
1201 S GRAND BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104
St. Louis City (314) 617-2000

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 Galen Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Galen Nelson is 1073927026. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2014.

Where is Galen Nelson located?

Galen Nelson practices at 1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104. The listed phone number is (314) 257-8000.

What is Galen Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Galen Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Galen Nelson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Galen Nelson accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Galen 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.

Is Galen Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Galen Nelson is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Galen Nelson was last updated on March 5, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.