Quick answers
- Does Karl T. Nelsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl T. Nelsen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Karl T. Nelsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 400 Original Medicare patients and 548 services for Karl T. Nelsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karl T. Nelsen's NPI number?
- 1194924068. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Karl T. Nelsen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 400 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 548 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)200 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (77002)55 services
- Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance (62328)48 services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)31 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (20600)29 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure67%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis54%
- Anxiety31%
- Osteoporosis29%
- Depression28%
Hospitals where Karl T. Nelsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl T. Nelsen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Fairview Lakes Health ServicesWyoming, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240050
- Fairview Northland Regional HospitalPrinceton, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240141
- M Health Fairview Ridges HospitalBurnsville, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240207
- M Health Fairview Southdale HospitalEdina, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240078
Practice locations
Addresses where Karl T. Nelsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1575 Beam AveMaplewood, MN 55109 (651) 292‑2000
- 201 E Nicollet BlvdBurnsville, MN 55337 (651) 292‑2000
- 333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102 (651) 292‑2000
- 5200 Fairview BlvdWyoming, MN 55092 (651) 292‑2000
- 6401 France Ave SEdina, MN 55435 (651) 292‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karl T. Nelsen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Midwest Radiology PA226 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Maplewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maplewood, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Midwest Radiology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194924068 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians