Physician Profile
Brian B. Nielsen, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nielsen
Based in Tucson, AZ, Brian B. Nielsen, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under pediatric orthopaedic surgery. Brian graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1996. Brian is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery, and orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Brian cared for 30 Medicare patients across 39 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (520) 784-6200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5301 E GRANT RD ORTHOPAEDIC BLDG, 1ST FLOOR
Tucson, AZ 85712
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
39 services · 30 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other pediatric orthopaedic surgeons in Tucson 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1996 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Brian B. Nielsen?
Brian B. Nielsen is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery”.
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What is Brian B. Nielsen's address?
Brian B. Nielsen is listed at 5301 E Grant Rd Orthopaedic Bldg, 1St Floor, Tucson, AZ 85712. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Brian B. Nielsen?
The number on file is (520) 784-6200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Brian B. Nielsen's NPI number?
Brian B. Nielsen's National Provider Identifier is 1316948060. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Brian B. Nielsen train?
Brian B. Nielsen attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Brian B. Nielsen been practicing?
Brian B. Nielsen has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Brian B. Nielsen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian B. Nielsen the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Brian B. Nielsen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian B. Nielsen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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