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Unclaimed ProfileAbout NELSON
Listed in the NPI registry as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna), James K. Nelson, CRNA practices in Birmingham, AL. James graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2002. James is also listed as specializing in certified registered nurse anesthetist. Medicare claims data shows James provided 43 services to 43 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 989-1080
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
Birmingham, AL 35209
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
43 services · 43 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00731 |
18 |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen outside abdominal cavity | Anaesthesia | 00860 |
14 |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones | Anaesthesia | 01480 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other certified registered nurse anesthetists at this location 7
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 certified registered nurse anesthetists in Birmingham 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson is a certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna) in Birmingham, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST (CRNA)”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's address?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR, Birmingham, AL 35209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nelson?
The number on file is (205) 989-1080. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1659392009. 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 train?
Dr. Nelson attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nelson have?
Dr. Nelson has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nelson provides treatments such as anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope and anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen outside abdominal cavity. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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