DR. DAVID HUGH NIELSON M.D. - NPI 1972575827 - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is David Nielson's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Nielson is 1972575827. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2006.

Q: What is David Nielson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: Is David Nielson enrolled in Medicare?

No. David Nielson has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Nielson was last updated on September 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

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About Dr. David Hugh Nielson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID HUGH NIELSON M.D. (NPI 1972575827) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (K0962) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972575827

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID HUGH NIELSONCredential: M.D.

Location Address1202 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 101San Antonio, TX 78258

Mailing Address1202 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 101San Antonio, TX 78258 · (210) 490-7464 · Fax (888) 975-1542

Phone(210) 490-7464

Fax(888) 975-1542

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 2020

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2020

✔ NPI 1972575827 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K0962

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

1202 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 101, San Antonio, TX 78258

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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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. David Hugh Nielson M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2012 through October 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2012

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78258 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.

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