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NELS N DAHLGREN MD
NPI 1396884318
Anesthesiology in Carlsbad, NM

Q: What is Nels Dahlgren's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nels Dahlgren is 1396884318. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2007.

Q: What is Nels Dahlgren'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 Nels Dahlgren was last updated on October 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 days 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 February 06, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85.18/100

CMS Quality Rating

2430 W PIERCE ST, CARLSBAD, NM 88220(505) 659-6815 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2026, Sep 28, 2026, Jan 5, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Nels N Dahlgren Md NPPES

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

NELS N DAHLGREN MD (NPI 1396884318) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Carlsbad, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2006-0838) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carlsbad Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396884318

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameNELS N DAHLGRENCredential: MD

Location Address2430 W PIERCE STCarlsbad, NM 88220-3597

Mailing Address2430 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220-3597 · (505) 659-6815

Phone(505) 659-6815

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1396884318 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2006-0838

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.

2430 W PIERCE ST, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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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

Nels N Dahlgren 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 ID9830290204

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070730000293

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

Medicare enrollment records show Nels Dahlgren reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carlsbad Anesthesia Services LLC

Same address

Anesthesiology

2430 W PIERCE ST
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
18 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043555204 (660) 826-5960

Otero County Hospital Association

103 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

2669 SCENIC DR
Alamogordo, NM 88310

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
417 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1861450579 (575) 439-6100

Unm Medical Group Inc

227 mi

Multi-Specialty

2211 LOMAS NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
2,105 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1831218627 (505) 272-3303

Southwest Medical Associates, LLC

230 mi

General Practice

6701 JEFFERSON ST NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
554 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164491072 (505) 727-6200

Centennial Medical Group LLP

678 mi

Interventional Pain Medicine

4454 N DECATUR BLVD
Las Vegas, NV 89130

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1073619359 (702) 507-0996

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 6

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

59 services41 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

35 services35 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

31 services31 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

26 services20 patients

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 services19 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 64483

This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.

17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carlsbad Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Carlsbad, NM

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number320063

Location2430 West Pierce StreetCarlsbad, NM 88220 · Eddy County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

85.18/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

57.08

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%377 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

99%3,282 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

41%382 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

87%47 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pain Assessment and Follow-Up

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present

1%3,282 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

49%560 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

87%820 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

86%159 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user

83%665 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

89%560 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

6%560 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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