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BUDDY R NIELSEN M.D.
NPI 1114007051
Anesthesiology in Victoria, TX

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2701 HOSPITAL DR, VICTORIA, TX 77901(361) 573-9181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2024, Sep 30, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Buddy R Nielsen M.d. NPPES

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

BUDDY R NIELSEN M.D. (NPI 1114007051) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Victoria, Texas, licensed in Texas (J8074) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114007051
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameBUDDY R NIELSENCredential: M.D.
Location Address2701 HOSPITAL DRVictoria, TX 77901-5748
Mailing Address2701 Hospital DrVictoria, TX 77901-5748 · (361) 573-9181
Phone(361) 573-9181
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1114007051 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J8074
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.
2701 HOSPITAL DR, Victoria, TX 77901
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid138596501TX
Other87W152TX · Blue Cross
Other742710179A012TX · Champus
OtherMDJ8074TX · Worker Compensation

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Buddy R Nielsen M.d. 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 ID1355232786
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120215001004
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Buddy Nielsen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Citizen's Medical Center County Of Victoria
Same address
Multi-Specialty
2701 HOSPITAL DR
Victoria, TX 77901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Citizens Medical Center County Of Victoria
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205242088 (361) 573-9181

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 01230
Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.
11 services11 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400
Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Citizens Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Victoria, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450023
Location2701 Hospital DriveVictoria, TX 77901 · Victoria County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

INDRANI DORAI SWAMI M.D.
Anesthesiology
2701 HOSPITAL DR
VICTORIA, TX 77901
Victoria County (361) 573-9181
JASON COCHRUM
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2701 HOSPITAL DR
VICTORIA, TX 77901
Victoria County (361) 575-6396
DESIREE LYNN SCHUMANN RN
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
2701 HOSPITAL DR
VICTORIA, TX 77901
Victoria County (361) 573-9181
MS. THERESA O YBARRA RN-FNP
Nurse Practitioner
2701 HOSPITAL DR
VICTORIA, TX 77901
Victoria County (361) 582-7976
DR. BENJAMIN J REDDOCH PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
2701 HOSPITAL DR
VICTORIA, TX 77901
Victoria County (361) 572-5021
VICTORIA PHYSICIANS SOLUTIONS,LLC
Internal Medicine
2701 HOSPITAL DR
VICTORIA, TX 77901
Victoria County (361) 576-3680
JAMIKA SIMMONS AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2701 HOSPITAL DR
VICTORIA, TX 77901
Victoria County (361) 460-8064
SHANNON LEE CASEY MD
Family Medicine
2701 HOSPITAL DR
VICTORIA, TX 77901
Victoria County (512) 944-3359

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 Buddy Nielsen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Buddy Nielsen is 1114007051. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Buddy Nielsen located?

Buddy Nielsen practices at 2701 Hospital Dr, Victoria, TX 77901. The listed phone number is (361) 573-9181.

What is Buddy Nielsen's specialty?

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

Is Buddy Nielsen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Buddy Nielsen 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Buddy Nielsen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Buddy Nielsen reassigns Medicare benefits to Citizen's Medical Center County Of Victoria (Victoria, TX). The 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 Buddy Nielsen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Buddy Nielsen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Buddy Nielsen 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 Buddy Nielsen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Buddy Nielsen is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Buddy Nielsen was last updated on October 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.