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DR. EREK DAVID NELSON MD, MS, USAF, MC
NPI 1588043855
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Active since May 20, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234(210) 539-9582 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 25, 2025, Jul 14, 2024, Mar 29, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Erek David Nelson Md, Ms, Usaf, Mc NPPES

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

DR. EREK DAVID NELSON MD, MS, USAF, MC (NPI 1588043855) is an individual surgical oncology provider in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (W0248) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System-franciscan Medical Center Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in La Crosse.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588043855
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. EREK DAVID NELSONCredential: MD, MS, USAF, MC
Location Address3551 ROGER BROOKE DRFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504
Mailing Address3551 Roger Brooke DrFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504 · (210) 539-9582
Phone(210) 539-9582
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1588043855 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W0248
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License W0248 (TX), 14237 (WI)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1800 West Ave SLa Crosse, WI 54601-8806 · Phone (608) 785-0940

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. Erek David Nelson Md, Ms, Usaf, Mc 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 ID345552550
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251208000286
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · La Crosse, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520004
Location700 West Avenue SouthLa Crosse, WI 54601 · La Crosse County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78234 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

JANET JONES SIMS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (253) 223-6272
JAMES KENNEDY HARDIN PA-C
Physician Assistant
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 295-4996
DR. DANIEL VICTOR-CALVIN HAMMOND M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 916-3020
JESSICA FULLER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 808-1859
DR. JASON ROBERT HALL M.D.
Neurological Surgery
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 539-9582
MRS. KATHRYN ELAINE HELLAND LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 539-9582
DR. HALWARD BLEGEN IV DO
Ophthalmology
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 220-7419
KOLE HOLLAND SPAULDING M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Bexar County (210) 539-9582

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 Erek Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erek Nelson is 1588043855. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2015.

Where is Erek Nelson located?

Erek Nelson practices at 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. The listed phone number is (210) 539-9582.

What is Erek Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is Erek Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erek 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.

Is Erek Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Erek Nelson is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erek Nelson was last updated on November 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.