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Anesthesiology

Nels N. Dahlgren, MD

Works at hospitals in Carlsbad, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. Nels N. Dahlgren, MD is an anesthesiologist at 2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220. Phone: (575) 887-4100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nels N. Dahlgren had 107 Original Medicare patients and 298 services. NPI 1396884318. 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.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220 · Directions
  • Phone: (575) 887‑4100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Carlsbad Medical Center
  • Group practice: Carlsbad Anesthesia Services LLC
  • Medical school: University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nels N. Dahlgren, 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 Nels N. Dahlgren accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nels N. Dahlgren 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 Nels N. Dahlgren see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 298 services for Nels N. Dahlgren. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nels N. Dahlgren's NPI number?
1396884318. 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 Nels N. Dahlgren, 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 patients107
Services billed to Medicare298
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

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)59 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)35 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)31 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)26 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)24 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Anxiety37%
  • Depression36%
  • Diabetes30%

Hospitals where Nels N. Dahlgren works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nels N. Dahlgren 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.

  • Carlsbad Medical CenterCarlsbad, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320063

Practice locations

Addresses where Nels N. Dahlgren is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nels N. Dahlgren as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carlsbad Anesthesia Services LLC10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Carlsbad

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carlsbad, NM — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Carlsbad Anesthesia Services LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396884318
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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