Quick answers
- Does Kristie Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristie 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 Kristie Nelson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 348 Original Medicare patients and 3,194 services for Kristie Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristie Nelson's NPI number?
- 1881172526. 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 Kristie 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 | 348 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,194 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,162 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)144 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)106 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)95 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)86 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis71%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Kristie Nelson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristie 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.
- San Juan Regional Medical Center IncFarmington, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320005
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristie Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5620 E Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85254 (602) 385‑2115
- 735 W Animas St, Sjr General SurgeonsFarmington, NM 87401 (505) 609‑6300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristie Nelson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopedic Specialists of North America PLLC309 clinicians in the group
- San Juan Regional Medical Center, Inc.241 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Scottsdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsdale, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopedic Specialists of North America PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881172526 |
| 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