Quick answers
- Does Austin T. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Austin T. 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 Austin T. Nelson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 511 Original Medicare patients and 1,114 services for Austin T. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Austin T. Nelson's NPI number?
- 1831316066. 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 Austin T. 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 | 511 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,114 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)235 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)165 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)135 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)131 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)91 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol61%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety19%
Hospitals where Austin T. Nelson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Austin T. 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.
- Alaska Regional HospitalAnchorage, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020017
- Central Peninsula General HospitalSoldotna, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020024
- Mat-Su Regional Medical CenterPalmer, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020006
- Providence Alaska Medical CenterAnchorage, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020001
Practice locations
Addresses where Austin T. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3851 Piper St, Suite U466Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 531‑4186
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Anchorage
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anchorage, AK — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831316066 |
| 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