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DR. DAVID BENJAMIN NELSON M.D.
NPI 1407299761
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Dallas, TX

Active since April 16, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD STOP 8879, DALLAS, TX 75390(214) 645-7700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 23, 2023, Jul 13, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. David Benjamin Nelson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID BENJAMIN NELSON M.D. (NPI 1407299761) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (R0083) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ut Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr., and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407299761
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID BENJAMIN NELSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address5323 HARRY HINES BLVD STOP 8879Dallas, TX 75390-4000
Mailing Address5323 Harry Hines Blvd Stop 8879Dallas, TX 75390-8879 · (214) 645-7700
Phone(214) 645-7700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2023
✔ NPI 1407299761 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R0083
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License R0083 (TX)
5323 HARRY HINES BLVD STOP 8879, Dallas, TX 75390
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Dr. David Benjamin Nelson 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 ID4789038944
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230922000045
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.

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.
27 services27 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450044
Location6201 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75390 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$172.86 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $43.21 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$71.28 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 David Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Nelson is 1407299761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2013.

Where is David Nelson located?

David Nelson practices at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Stop 8879, Dallas, TX 75390. The listed phone number is (214) 645-7700.

What is David Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is David Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David 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.

What insurance does David Nelson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list David Nelson 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 David Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Nelson is affiliated with Ut Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr..

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Nelson was last updated on August 23, 2023. 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.