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Family Practice

Rachel M. Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in Two Harbors, MN · Duluth, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Rachel M. Nelson, MD is a family doctor at 1015 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 55805. Phone: (218) 249-7860. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rachel M. Nelson had 72 Original Medicare patients and 211 services. NPI 1275542037. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rachel M. Nelson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Rachel M. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel M. Nelson 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 Rachel M. Nelson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 72 Original Medicare patients and 211 services for Rachel M. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rachel M. Nelson's NPI number?
1275542037. 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 Rachel M. Nelson, 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 patients72
Services billed to Medicare211
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)79 services
  2. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)39 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 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 cholesterol61%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Depression28%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Diabetes24%

Hospitals where Rachel M. Nelson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel M. Nelson 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rachel M. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rachel M. Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth405 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Duluth

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275542037
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians