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Family Practice

Dorothy K. Nelder, MD

Works at hospitals in Charlevoix, MI · Kalkaska, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. Dorothy K. Nelder, MD is a family doctor at 4955 S M 88 Hwy, Bellaire, MI 49615. Phone: (231) 533-8649. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Dorothy K. Nelder had 177 Original Medicare patients and 865 services. NPI 1285695338. 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 Dorothy K. Nelder, 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 Dorothy K. Nelder accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dorothy K. Nelder 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 Dorothy K. Nelder see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 865 services for Dorothy K. Nelder. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Dorothy K. Nelder's NPI number?
1285695338. 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 Dorothy K. Nelder, 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 patients177
Services billed to Medicare865
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

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)282 services
  2. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)126 services
  3. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)105 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)75 services
  5. Automated urinalysis test (81003)32 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • COPD22%

Hospitals where Dorothy K. Nelder works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dorothy K. Nelder 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 Dorothy K. Nelder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 4955 S M 88 HwyBellaire, MI 49615 (231) 533‑8649
  • 601 Bridge StEast Jordan, MI 49727

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dorothy K. Nelder as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • East Jordan Family Health Center8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Bellaire

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bellaire, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in East Jordan Family Health Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285695338
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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