MICHAEL S. NELSON MD
NPI 1679665004
Pediatrics in San Diego, CA

Active since September 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4647 ZION AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92120(619) 528-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Michael S. Nelson Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL S. NELSON MD (NPI 1679665004) is an individual pediatrics provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (C51627) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679665004
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL S. NELSONCredential: MD
Location Address4647 ZION AVESan Diego, CA 92120-2507
Mailing Address4647 Zion AveSan Diego, CA 92120-2507 · (619) 528-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1679665004 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · C51627
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
4647 ZION AVE, San Diego, CA 92120

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)

Michael S. Nelson Md 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Nelson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Health Maintenance Organization
4647 ZION AVE
San Diego, CA 92120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 13,921 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92120 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Internal Medicine
4647 ZION AVE, DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Pharmacist
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Social Worker (Clinical)
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
4647 ZION AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120

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 Michael Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Nelson is 1679665004. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2006.

Where is Michael Nelson located?

Michael Nelson practices at 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. The listed phone number is (619) 528-5000.

What is Michael Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Michael Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Michael Nelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Nelson reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern California Permanente Medical Group (San Diego, CA). The 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 Michael Nelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Nelson was last updated on November 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.