Quick answers
- Does Colton B. Nielson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Colton B. Nielson 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 Colton B. Nielson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,158 Original Medicare patients and 8,337 services for Colton B. Nielson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Colton B. Nielson's NPI number?
- 1699122507. 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 Colton B. Nielson, 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 | 1,158 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,337 |
| Different services or procedures | 99 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,143 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)943 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)654 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)627 services
- Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block (88331)573 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes31%
- Depression22%
Hospitals where Colton B. Nielson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Colton B. Nielson 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.
- Arkansas Methodist Medical CenterParagould, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040039
- St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040020
Practice locations
Addresses where Colton B. Nielson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 800 S Church St, Suite 203Jonesboro, AR 72401 (870) 336‑0277
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Colton B. Nielson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Bernards Physician Clinics Inc217 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Bernards Physician Clinics Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699122507 |
| 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