Quick answers
- Does Krista N. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krista N. 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 Krista N. Nelson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 392 Original Medicare patients and 2,176 services for Krista N. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Krista N. Nelson's NPI number?
- 1831324342. 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 Krista N. 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 | 392 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,176 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)564 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)210 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)208 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)180 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)172 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes45%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Krista N. Nelson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Krista N. 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.
- Alton Memorial HospitalAlton, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140002
- Anderson HospitalMaryville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140289
- Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140185
Practice locations
Addresses where Krista N. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 235 S Main StEdwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 307‑9015
- 3505 College Ave BAlton, IL 62002 (618) 462‑9695
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Krista N. Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Next Step Foot and Ankle Centers, Inc.29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Illinois
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Next Step Foot and Ankle Centers, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831324342 |
| 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