Quick answers
- Does Billie J. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Billie J. 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 Billie J. Nelson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 124 Original Medicare patients and 162 services for Billie J. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Billie J. Nelson's NPI number?
- 1578165858. 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 Billie J. 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 patients | 124 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 162 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)101 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)54 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol69%
- Depression37%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Billie J. Nelson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Billie J. 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.
- Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040055
- Baptist Health - Van BurenVan Buren, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040018
Practice locations
Addresses where Billie J. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1414 Hwy 71 NAlma, AR 72921 (479) 632‑0321
- 1500 Dodson Ave, Suite 290Fort Smith, AR 72901 (479) 709‑7175
- 2801 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72901 (479) 226‑8770
- 7600 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 226‑8340
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Billie J. Nelson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fands Physical Therapy, Inc221 clinicians in the group
- Urgent Team of Arkansas Physicians LLC155 clinicians in the group
- Baptist Health Services98 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Alma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alma, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fands Physical Therapy, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578165858 |
| 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