BRIAN B NIELSEN M.D.
NPI 1316948060
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Tucson, AZ

Active since August 03, 2005PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
5301 E GRANT RD, ORTHOPAEDIC BLDG, 1ST FLOOR, TUCSON, AZ 85712(520) 784-6200(520) 784-6109 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Brian B Nielsen M.d. NPPES

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

BRIAN B NIELSEN M.D. (NPI 1316948060) is an individual pediatric orthopaedic surgery provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (29897) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316948060
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XP3100X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN B NIELSENCredential: M.D.
Location Address5301 E GRANT RD, ORTHOPAEDIC BLDG, 1ST FLOORTucson, AZ 85712-2805
Mailing AddressPo Box 31630Tucson, AZ 85751-1630 · (520) 784-6200 · Fax (520) 784-6109
Fax(520) 784-6109
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 2014
NPI 1316948060 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 6

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XP3100X
License Licensed in AZ · 29897
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 29897 (AZ)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X · License 29897 (AZ)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0114X · License 29897 (AZ)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineTaxonomy 207XS0117X · License 29897 (AZ)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 207XX0004X · License 29897 (AZ)
5301 E GRANT RD, Tucson, AZ 85712

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid694845AZ
Medicare PINZ70591AZ
Medicare UPINH65092AZ

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Brian B Nielsen M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2567521917
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081030000410
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
24 services16 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services14 patients

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.

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

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.

Anesthesiology
5301 E GRANT RD, THMEP
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Pharmacist
5301 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5301 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5301 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Internal Medicine
5301 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Registered Nurse (Lactation Consultant)
5301 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5301 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
5301 E GRANT RD
TUCSON, AZ 85712

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 Brian Nielsen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Nielsen is 1316948060. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2005.

Where is Brian Nielsen located?

Brian Nielsen practices at 5301 E Grant Rd Orthopaedic Bldg, 1st Floor, Tucson, AZ 85712. The listed phone number is (520) 784-6200.

What is Brian Nielsen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XP3100X.

Is Brian Nielsen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Nielsen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Brian Nielsen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and UnitedHealthcare list Brian 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Nielsen was last updated on February 10, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.