Quick answers
- Does Lucas L. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lucas L. 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 Lucas L. Nelson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 128 Original Medicare patients and 1,225 services for Lucas L. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lucas L. Nelson's NPI number?
- 1811242076. 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 Lucas L. 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 | 128 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,225 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)1,211 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 cholesterol56%
- High blood pressure55%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes21%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lucas L. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 706 E 4th StSt Ansgar, IA 50472 (641) 713‑3146
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CH |
|---|---|
| School | Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport |
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811242076 |
| 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
- 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