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DR. PATRICK NELSON MD
NPI 1356896435
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Aurora, CO

Active since August 18, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1635 AURORA CT, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-1900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2026, Jun 23, 2025, Jun 24, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Patrick Nelson Md NPPES

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

DR. PATRICK NELSON MD (NPI 1356896435) is an individual sports medicine provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0074647) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Parker, and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356896435
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. PATRICK NELSONCredential: MD
Location Address1635 AURORA CTAurora, CO 80045-2541
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Phone(720) 848-1900
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1356896435 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0074647
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License DR.0074647 (CO)
1635 AURORA CT, Aurora, CO 80045
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111960 Lioness Way Ste 190Parker, CO 80134-5640 · Phone (303) 649-3790 · Fax (303) 649-3791

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Patrick Nelson Md 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 ID840613881
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250711002035
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Patrick Nelson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Physicians Incorporated
0.1 mi
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1775 AURORA CT
Aurora, CO 80045
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 4,283 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730347113 (303) 724-2323
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado
3.5 mi
Otolaryngology
8101 E LOWRY BLVD STE 210
Denver, CO 80230
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 1,193 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821860339 (720) 321-3550

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

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.

CATHERINE ELIZABETH CALLINAN MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1635 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
RUI ZHENG-PYWELL MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1635 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
ANNA NGUYEN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1635 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
JENNIFER SKRENTA PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1635 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0833
JORDAN ALEECE FLETCHER MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1635 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-1060
KARA LEIGH MOTLEY MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1635 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
DR. STEVEN DAWSON JR. MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1635 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (303) 724-4620
DR. TESS LAURYNN SCHULTZ DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Pain Medicine)
1635 AURORA CT
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000

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 Patrick Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patrick Nelson is 1356896435. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2016.

Where is Patrick Nelson located?

Patrick Nelson practices at 1635 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 848-1900.

What is Patrick Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Patrick Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patrick 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Patrick Nelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Patrick Nelson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Physicians Incorporated (Aurora, CO) and Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado (Denver, CO). 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 Patrick Nelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patrick Nelson was last updated on June 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.