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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Charles W. Nelson Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Mechanicsville, VA · Richmond, VA · Midlothian, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Charles W. Nelson Iii, MD is a cardiologist at 12310 W Broad St, Suite 204, Richmond, VA 23233. Phone: (804) 288-3123. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Charles W. Nelson Iii had 786 Original Medicare patients and 1,330 services. NPI 1639194913. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charles W. Nelson Iii, 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 Charles W. Nelson Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles W. Nelson Iii 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 W. Nelson Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 786 Original Medicare patients and 1,330 services for Charles W. Nelson Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Charles W. Nelson Iii's NPI number?
1639194913. 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 W. Nelson Iii, 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 patients786
Services billed to Medicare1,330
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

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)698 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)241 services
  3. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)195 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)116 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Atrial fibrillation28%

Hospitals where Charles W. Nelson Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles W. Nelson Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charles W. Nelson Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • Bon Secours St Marys Hospital of Richmond LLC66 clinicians in the group
  • Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center LLC16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Richmond

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richmond, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Bon Secours St Marys Hospital of Richmond LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639194913
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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