Quick answers
- Does Scott S. Nielsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Scott S. Nielsen 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 Scott S. Nielsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,126 Original Medicare patients and 2,534 services for Scott S. Nielsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Scott S. Nielsen's NPI number?
- 1902824238. 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 Scott S. Nielsen, 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 | 1,126 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,534 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Mri scan of leg joint without contrast (73721)249 services
- Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (73221)186 services
- Ct scan of leg without contrast (73700)150 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)142 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)108 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure67%
- Depression32%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Scott S. Nielsen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Scott S. Nielsen 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.
- Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240057
- Cambridge Medical CenterCambridge, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240020
- New Ulm Medical CenterNew Ulm, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241378
- Olmsted Medical CenterRochester, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240006
- St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047
Practice locations
Addresses where Scott S. Nielsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1230 E Main StMankato, MN 56001 (507) 389‑8509
- 1617 E Division StRiver Falls, WI 54022 (715) 307‑6600
- 1650 4th St SERochester, MN 55904 (507) 285‑8485
- 210 9th St SERochester, MN 55904 (507) 288‑3443
- 3601 Minnesota Dr, Suite 200Bloomington, MN 55435 (612) 879‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Scott S. Nielsen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allina Health System3,842 clinicians in the group
- Olmsted Medical Center336 clinicians in the group
- Mankato Clinic Ltd242 clinicians in the group
- Consulting Radiologists Ltd77 clinicians in the group
- Noran Neurological Clinic, P.A.54 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Mankato
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mankato, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allina Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902824238 |
| 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