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Unclaimed ProfileAbout NELSON
Based in Rocky Mount, NC, James Gregory Nelson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. James graduated from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in 1986. James is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon in Rocky Mount, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 600 NASH MEDICAL ARTS MALL, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Nelson?
The number on file is (252) 962-4450. 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 1023076494. 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
What is Dr. Nelson's medical education?
Dr. Nelson attended Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Nelson been practising?
Dr. Nelson has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Nelson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nelson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (252) 962-4450
- Email not available
Practice Locations
600 NASH MEDICAL ARTS MALL
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,496 services · 2,455 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
692 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
12 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
336 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
120 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
97 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
97 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
53 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
51 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
44 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 orthopedic surgeons in Rocky Mount 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.