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General Practice

Kinsey B. Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in Fargo, ND · North Dakota

Summary

Dr. Kinsey B. Nelson, MD is a general practitioner at 1111 Hwy 10 E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Phone: (800) 237-4629. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kinsey B. Nelson had 58 Original Medicare patients and 250 services. NPI 1427276260. 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: General practitioner (Medicare lists General Practice)
  • Address: 1111 Hwy 10 E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (800) 237‑4629
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Essentia Health, Sanford Medical Center Fargo
  • Group practice: Red River Valley Health Care PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Minnesota Medical School · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kinsey B. 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 Kinsey B. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kinsey B. 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 Kinsey B. Nelson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 58 Original Medicare patients and 250 services for Kinsey B. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kinsey B. Nelson's NPI number?
1427276260. 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 Kinsey B. 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 patients58
Services billed to Medicare250
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

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)78 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)51 services
  3. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)46 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)22 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 pressure53%
  • Arthritis53%
  • High cholesterol52%
  • Anxiety43%
  • Depression26%
  • Osteoporosis24%

Hospitals where Kinsey B. Nelson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kinsey B. 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.

  • Essentia HealthFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350070
  • Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350011

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kinsey B. Nelson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Red River Valley Health Care PC11 clinicians in the group
  • Catalyst Medical Center PC8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general practitioners in Minnesota

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Red River Valley Health Care PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427276260
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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