DR. KENT D NELSON M.D.
NPI 1487637211
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Scottsdale, AZ

Q: What is Kent Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Nelson is 1487637211. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 25, 2005.

Q: What is Kent Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Nelson was last updated on September 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since November 25, 2005PECOS Enrolled

78.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259(480) 301-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2020, Mar 22, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Kent D Nelson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KENT D NELSON M.D. (NPI 1487637211) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (19242) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487637211

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameDR. KENT D NELSONCredential: M.D.

Location Address13400 E SHEA BLVDScottsdale, AZ 85259-5404

Mailing Address13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5404 · (480) 301-8000

Phone(480) 301-8000

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateNovember 25, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2020

✔ NPI 1487637211 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 19242

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

13400 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Kent D Nelson M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.

13 services13 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85259 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

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

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.

78.58/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

69.05

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

59.56

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