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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Buddy Nielsen's specialty?

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

Q: 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 22 months 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.

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: August 16, 2026.

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

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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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 2

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

Yoakum Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Yoakum, TX

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number451346

Location1200 Carl Ramert DriveYoakum, TX 77995 · Lavaca County

Emergency services

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