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Thoracic Surgery

David B. Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in Dallas, TX · Texas

Summary

David B. Nelson, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Dallas, TX. NPI 1407299761. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David B. Nelson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at DallasGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does David B. Nelson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists David B. Nelson at 1 hospital: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does David B. Nelson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Dallas, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is David B. Nelson's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does David B. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David B. Nelson 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.
Does David B. Nelson offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says David B. Nelson offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for David B. Nelson?
(214) 633-5555, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is David B. Nelson's NPI number?
1407299761. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where David B. Nelson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David B. Nelson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where David B. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David B. Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas3,187 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Dallas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407299761
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians