Quick answers
- Does Charles L. Nielsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles L. Nielsen 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 Charles L. Nielsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 368 Original Medicare patients and 1,380 services for Charles L. Nielsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles L. Nielsen's NPI number?
- 1497247837. 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 Charles L. Nielsen, 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 patients | 368 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,380 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)408 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)193 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)145 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)139 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)104 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 cholesterol58%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety23%
- Depression21%
Hospitals where Charles L. Nielsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles L. Nielsen 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.
- Uch-Memorial Health SystemColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060022
- UCHealth Grandview HospitalColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060130
- UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional HospitalWoodland Park, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061326
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles L. Nielsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 320 E Fontanero St, Suite 100 Uchealth Primary Care FontaneroColorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 365‑7420
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles L. Nielsen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC2,440 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Colorado Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado Springs, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497247837 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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