Provider Profile
Howard L Nelson, DDS
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nelson
Based in Hagerstown, MD, Howard L Nelson, DDS is listed in the NPI registry under oral surgery. Howard graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1995. Howard is also listed as specializing in oral & maxillofacial surgery (dental). According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 159 Medicare patients across 162 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (301) 733-2500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1144 OPAL COURT
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
162 services · 159 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of mouth | Procedure | 40808 |
17 |
| Biopsy of front 2/3 of tongue | Procedure | 41100 |
12 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
133 |
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 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Howard University College of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Nelson specialize in?
Dr. Nelson is an oral surgeon in Hagerstown, MD. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Nelson located?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 1144 OPAL COURT, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's phone number?
The number on file is (301) 733-2500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1811067952. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Nelson go to medical school?
Dr. Nelson attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Nelson been practicing?
Dr. Nelson has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Nelson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nelson performs procedures including biopsy of mouth and biopsy of front 2/3 of tongue, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Nelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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