RANDOLPH ALVIN NELSON M.D.
NPI 1508846742
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since January 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY, HOUSTON, TX 77002(713) 757-7557(713) 756-5922 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Randolph Alvin Nelson M.d. NPPES

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

RANDOLPH ALVIN NELSON M.D. (NPI 1508846742) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L1949) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508846742
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRANDOLPH ALVIN NELSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1401 ST JOSEPH PKWYHouston, TX 77002-8301
Mailing Address2606 Iris CtPearland, TX 77584-9400 · (281) 412-9026 · Fax (281) 412-4195
Fax(713) 756-5922
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 2010
✔ NPI 1508846742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L1949
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY, Houston, TX 77002

Other Identifiers 7

Other1508846742TX · Bcbstx
Medicare UPINH48563
Other930117290TX · Railroad Medicare Prov #
Other1508846742TX · Tricare South
Other8G1501TX · Bc/bs Provider Number
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8508B0TX · Medicare Provider Number
Medicaid1462699-02TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Randolph Alvin 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

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

Emergency Medicine
4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S
Pasadena, TX 77505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 644 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
129 CIRCLE WAY ST STE A
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
608 STRICKLAND DR
Orange, TX 77630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 205 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1900 HOSPITAL BLVD
Gainesville, TX 76240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,193 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
261 services243 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
82 services75 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
25 services25 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77002 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Dietitian, Registered
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Specialist
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY, (ATTN: SJMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES)
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Psychiatric Unit
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77002
General Acute Care Hospital
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Skilled Nursing Facility
1401 ST JOSEPH PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77002

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 Randolph Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Randolph Nelson is 1508846742. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2006.

Where is Randolph Nelson located?

Randolph Nelson practices at 1401 St Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX 77002. The listed phone number is (713) 757-7557.

What is Randolph Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Randolph Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Randolph Nelson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Randolph Nelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Randolph Nelson reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Integrative Emergency Services Physician Group-Houston PLLC (Pasadena, TX), Bay Area Emergency Partners (Lake Jackson, TX), Emergency Services Of Texas PA (Orange, TX), Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX) and Acs Primary Care Physicians Southwest, PA (Gainesville, TX). 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 Randolph Nelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Randolph Nelson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Health Advantage, Octave and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Randolph 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Randolph Nelson was last updated on September 21, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.