CARL W NISSEN MD
NPI 1982601530
Orthopaedic Surgery in Hartford, CT

Active since June 28, 2005PECOS Enrolled
86.41/100
CMS Quality Rating
31 SEYMOUR ST STE 204, HARTFORD, CT 06106(860) 421-3233 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 19, 2025, Mar 11, 2019, Feb 15, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Carl W Nissen Md NPPES

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

CARL W NISSEN MD (NPI 1982601530) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Hartford, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (033613) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982601530
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameCARL W NISSENCredential: MD
Location Address31 SEYMOUR ST STE 204Hartford, CT 06106-5505
Mailing Address31 Pinnacle Ridge RdFarmington, CT 06032-3041 · (860) 421-3233
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 19, 2025
NPI 1982601530 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License Licensed in CT · 033613
Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207XP3100X · License 033613 (CT)
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X · License 33613 (CT)
31 SEYMOUR ST STE 204, Hartford, CT 06106

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Carl W Nissen Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8729093505
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060215000519
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06106 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
$93.86 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $23.46 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

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.

86.41/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.99
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.03

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
31 SEYMOUR ST STE 204
HARTFORD, CT 06106
Orthopaedic Surgery
31 SEYMOUR ST STE 204
HARTFORD, CT 06106

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 Carl Nissen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carl Nissen is 1982601530. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2005.

Where is Carl Nissen located?

Carl Nissen practices at 31 Seymour St Ste 204, Hartford, CT 06106. The listed phone number is (860) 421-3233.

What is Carl Nissen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Carl Nissen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carl Nissen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carl Nissen was last updated on November 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.