Quick answers
- Does Ashton J. Nelsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashton J. Nelsen 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 Ashton J. Nelsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 308 Original Medicare patients and 1,674 services for Ashton J. Nelsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ashton J. Nelsen's NPI number?
- 1629488382. 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 Ashton J. Nelsen, 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 | 308 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,674 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)384 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)305 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)223 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)137 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)100 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes49%
- Depression33%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Ashton J. Nelsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashton J. Nelsen 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.
- CentraCare - Melrose HospitalMelrose, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 241330
- CentraCare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240036
Practice locations
Addresses where Ashton J. Nelsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106 Doctors ParkSaint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 251‑5444
- 525 Main St WMelrose, MN 56352
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ashton J. Nelsen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CentraCare Health System - Melrose38 clinicians in the group
- St Cloud Foot and Ankle Center PA5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Saint Cloud
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Cloud, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CentraCare Health System - Melrose
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629488382 |
| 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