JOEL NELSON
NPI 1952379885
Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since March 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
5200 CENTRE AVE, SUITE 209, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232(412) 605-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Joel Nelson NPPES

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

JOEL NELSON (NPI 1952379885) is an individual specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD069351L) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952379885
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL NELSON
Location Address5200 CENTRE AVE, SUITE 209Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1300
Mailing Address5200 Centre Ave, Suite 209Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 2021
NPI 1952379885 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License Licensed in PA · MD069351L
Definition

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

5200 CENTRE AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joel Nelson 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 ID7810889862
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100727000161
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 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
37 services32 patients
Prostate resection NAN14
Prostate resection is a procedure performed to alleviate discomfort caused by an enlarged prostate. This involves removing a portion of the prostate gland to ease pressure on the urinary tract, improving urine flow and reducing symptoms. It's performed under general or spinal anesthesia.
0 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Passavant

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390107
Location9100 Babcock BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Upmc Bedford Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · Everett, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390117
Location10455 Lincoln HighwayEverett, PA 15537 · Bedford County
Emergency services

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Grove City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Grove City, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390266
Location631 North Broad Street Ext.Grove City, PA 16127 · Mercer County
Emergency services

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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5200 CENTRE AVE, STE 703
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5200 CENTRE AVE, STE 703
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
5200 CENTRE AVE, SUITE 705
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
5200 CENTRE AVE, SUITE 715
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Surgery
5200 CENTRE AVE, SUITE 604
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Legal Medicine
5200 CENTRE AVE, SUITE 312
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Specialist
5200 CENTRE AVE, SHADYSIDE MEDICAL BUILDING, SUITE 509
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Audiologist
5200 CENTRE AVE, SUITE 211
PITTSBURGH, PA 15232

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952379885, enumerated as an "individual" on March 08, 2006.

The provider is located at 5200 CENTRE AVE SUITE 209 PITTSBURGH, PA 15232 and the phone number is (412) 605-3000.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Joel Nelson is affiliated with: UPMC ALTOONA, UPMC PASSAVANT, UPMC BEDFORD MEMORIAL, UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE and GROVE CITY MEDICAL CENTER.