Dr. Derek E. Neilson, MD

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Clinical genetics (m.d.) physician
NPI1548293822
Part D claims, 2021
11
Publications
33
Industry payments
$147
Affiliated sites
1
Medical group
1
Practice address
1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Practice phone
Call (602) 933-1000
Professional email
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix, Arizona

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Dr. Derek E. Neilson is a clinical genetics (m.d.) physician in Phoenix, Arizona

Dr. Neilson practices at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Neilson's NPI, 1548293822, was assigned on July 9, 2006. Dr. Neilson graduated from OHSU School of Medicine in 1998. Dr. Neilson holds Arizona license 56355.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
July 9, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(602) 933-1000
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
54
Medical school graduation
1998

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Derek E. Neilson practices at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona

Dr. Neilson's primary practice is Phoenix Children's Hospital, at 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 in Maricopa County. The practice phone is (602) 933-1000.

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital
    1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 · Maricopa CountyPhone(602) 933-1000

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Derek E. Neilson is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Neilson's primary practice is Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. The medical group on file is Phoenix Children's Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Neilson to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Derek E. Neilson's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Neilson practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Phoenix Children's HospitalAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Derek E. Neilson is one of 12 clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians in Arizona

Clinical genetics (m.d.) is Dr. Neilson's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207SG0201X. Dr. Neilson is board certified in clinical genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Dmand AI has Dr. Neilson's licenses on file in 2 states: Arizona and Ohio.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Clinical genetics (m.d.), ArizonaPrimaryLicense 56355 · 2018 to 2027 · taxonomy 207SG0201X
  • Ohio licenseLicense 35-083650 · 1999 to 2021

Clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians near Dr. Neilson

Counts of clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

12clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians in Arizona
6clinical genetics (m.d.) physicians in Phoenix

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Derek E. Neilson's patients have a median age of 9

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Neilson's median patient age at 9, with 53% women.

Dr. Neilson's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 9

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women53%
  • Men46%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Derek E. Neilson wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2021

In 2021, Dr. Neilson wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 1 drug, with $1,314 in total drug cost. In 2017, CMS named 13 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 202111
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$1,314

Dr. Neilson's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2021

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2017 to 2021

  • 2017
  • 2021
Claims for drugs CMS names
2017: 132021: 1115%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2021, 1 in 2017.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

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Dr. Derek E. Neilson has 33 publications on record

Dmand AI links 33 papers to Dr. Neilson, published from 2008 to 2024. 2024 was the busiest year, with 4. The most frequent topics are Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Phenotype and Brain. Dr. Neilson has published most often in Am J Med Genet A. Dr. Neilson's most frequent co-authors are Jane E. Anderson, MD, Amal H. Assa'Ad, MD and Michael C. Kruer, MD.

Papers33
Years published2008 to 2024

Dr. Neilson's papers by year, 2015 to 2024

Topics Dr. Neilson writes about most

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Phenotype
  • Brain
  • Leukoencephalitis, Acute Hemorrhagic
  • Pedigree
  • Abnormalities, Multiple
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
  • Intellectual Disability

Dr. Neilson's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Neilson

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Derek E. Neilson received $147 in industry payments from 2017 to 2021

CMS Open Payments shows 9 general payments to Dr. Neilson from 6 drug and device companies from 2017 to 2021. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 99% of the total. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. paid the most, $66.

General payments to Dr. Neilson by program year, 2017 to 2021

General payments to Dr. Neilson by kind, 2017 to 2021

$147in total
  • Food and beverage$14699%
  • Education$11%

Companies that paid Dr. Neilson the most, 2017 to 2021

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Derek E. Neilson graduated from OHSU School of Medicine

Dr. Neilson graduated from OHSU School of Medicine in 1998.

  1. Medical schoolOHSU School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in clinical geneticsAmerican Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics

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Dr. Derek E. Neilson accepts plans from 11 insurance carriers

Dr. Neilson is in network with 11 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Aspirus Health Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Elevance
  • GA State Medicaid
  • HCSC
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Plan types Dr. Neilson accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO5
  2. Medicaid4
  3. POS4
  4. HMO3
  5. EPO2
  6. Medicare2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Derek E. Neilson's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Derek E. Neilson's NPI number?

Dr. Derek E. Neilson's NPI number is 1548293822. It was assigned on July 9, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Derek E. Neilson?

Dr. Derek E. Neilson is a clinical genetics (m.d.) physician in Phoenix, Arizona. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician (taxonomy code 207SG0201X).

Where does Dr. Derek E. Neilson practice?

Dr. Neilson practices at 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Dr. Neilson's primary practice is Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Dmand AI also links Dr. Neilson to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Derek E. Neilson's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Neilson is (602) 933-1000.

What is Dr. Derek E. Neilson's medical license number?

Dr. Neilson holds Arizona license 56355, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Derek E. Neilson been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Neilson in Arizona (2018 to 2027) and Ohio (1999 to 2021).

What medical group is Dr. Derek E. Neilson part of?

Dr. Neilson is linked to Phoenix Children's Medical Group.

Is Dr. Derek E. Neilson board certified?

Yes. Dr. Neilson is board certified in clinical genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

Where did Dr. Derek E. Neilson go to medical school?

Dr. Neilson graduated from OHSU School of Medicine in 1998.

What drugs does Dr. Derek E. Neilson prescribe most?

In 2021 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Neilson's most prescribed drugs by claims were Levocarnitine.

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Has Dr. Derek E. Neilson received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $147 in general payments to Dr. Neilson from 6 companies from 2017 to 2021. The largest total came from Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.

How long has Dr. Derek E. Neilson been practicing?

Dr. Neilson graduated from medical school in 1998, 28 years ago.

Does Dr. Derek E. Neilson do research?

Dmand AI links 33 publications to Dr. Neilson, published from 2008 to 2024.

Who does Dr. Derek E. Neilson publish with?

Dr. Neilson's most frequent co-authors are Jane E. Anderson, MD (2 shared papers), Amal H. Assa'Ad, MD (2 shared papers) and Michael C. Kruer, MD (2 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Derek E. Neilson accept?

Dr. Neilson is in network with 11 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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