Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James Nielsen work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James Nielsen at 3 hospitals: Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health and Lee Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James Nielsen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including West Fargo, ND, Pensacola, FL and Fargo, ND. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James Nielsen's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery.
- Does James Nielsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Nielsen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James Nielsen?
- (701) 234-4445, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James Nielsen's NPI number?
- 1295735710. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James Nielsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Nielsen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Cape Coral HospitalCape Coral, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100244
- Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee HealthFort Myers, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100220
- Lee Memorial HospitalFort Myers, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100012
Practice locations
Addresses where James Nielsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1220 Sheyenne StWest Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 234‑4445
- 4501 N Davis Hwy, Suite APensacola, FL 32504 (850) 476‑9000
- 5151 N 9th Ave, Suite 200Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 416‑4188
- 5225 23rd Ave SFargo, ND 58104 (701) 417‑2575
- 601 7th St S, Suite 205St Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 893‑6234
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Nielsen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lee Health System Inc1,428 clinicians in the group
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo1,225 clinicians in the group
- Sacred Heart Health System Inc389 clinicians in the group
- Ohi West Medical Group LLC202 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in West Fargo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Fargo, ND — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295735710 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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