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Psychiatry

Kristen M. Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Kristen M. Nelson, MD is a psychiatrist at 1225 W 190th St, Suite 280, Gardena, CA 90248. Phone: (877) 515-8113. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristen M. Nelson had 51 Original Medicare patients and 52 services. NPI 1740624105. 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.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 1225 W 190th St, Suite 280, Gardena, CA 90248 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (877) 515‑8113
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • Group practice: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (+2 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristen M. Nelson, 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 Kristen M. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen M. 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 Kristen M. Nelson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 52 services for Kristen M. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristen M. Nelson's NPI number?
1740624105. 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 Kristen M. 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 patients51
Services billed to Medicare52
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)30 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%
  • Depression75%
  • Anxiety75%
  • Arthritis69%
  • Ischemic heart disease65%

Hospitals where Kristen M. Nelson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen M. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristen M. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center799 clinicians in the group
  • Ehab Yacoub MD Inc181 clinicians in the group
  • St. John's Community Health158 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Gardena

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gardena, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740624105
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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