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Dr. Kevin R. Nelson, MD
NPI1639117849PAC ID2062581598
- Medicare services, 2020
- 29
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 14
- Part D claims, 2024
- 21
- Publications
- 16
- MIPS score, 2024
- 86
- Practice address
- 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536
- Practice phone
- Call (859) 257-2278
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Dr. Kevin R. Nelson is a neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky
Dr. Nelson practices at University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, part of University of Kentucky HealthCare.
Dr. Nelson's NPI, 1639117849, was assigned on June 2, 2006. Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1979. Dr. Nelson holds Kentucky license 23729.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1639117849NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 2062581598
- NPI enumeration date
- June 2, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (859) 257-2278
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 73
- Medical school graduation
- 1979
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Kevin R. Nelson practices at University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky
Dr. Nelson's primary practice is University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital, at 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536 in Fayette County. The practice phone is (859) 257-2278.
- University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536 · Fayette CountyPhone(859) 257-2278
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Kevin R. Nelson is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Nelson's primary practice is University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, part of University of Kentucky HealthCare. The medical group on file is University of Kentucky General Pediatrics. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nelson to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Kevin R. Nelson's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Nelson practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital | Available with a free account |
| +1 more affiliated site | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Kevin R. Nelson is one of 218 neurologists in Kentucky
Neurology is Dr. Nelson's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2084N0400X. Dr. Nelson is licensed in Kentucky.
Specialties and state licenses
- Neurology, KentuckyPrimary
Neurologists near Dr. Nelson
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218neurologists in Kentucky42neurologists in Lexington20neurologists at University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Kevin R. Nelson billed Medicare for 29 services in 2020
CMS data shows 29 Medicare services from Dr. Nelson across 2 procedure codes in 2020, for 14 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $752 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.
Medicare services, 202029
Medicare patients14
Paid by Medicare$752
Procedure codes2
Dr. Nelson's Medicare services by type, 2019 to 2020
- 2019
- 2020
- Tests and treatments
- 2019: 02020: 29
- Office and hospital visits
- 2019: 162020: 0100%
Dr. Nelson compared with the Kentucky median for neurologists, 2020
- Dr. Nelson
- Kentucky median
- Medicare services
- 29vs 37992% below
- Medicare patients
- 14vs 24294% below
- Part D claims
- 12vs 60498% below
Medians across 204 neurologists in Kentucky with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Nelson's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2020
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Kevin R. Nelson treated 14 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 69
CMS counts 14 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Nelson in 2024. The largest group is 85 and over, with 0 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 1.02, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Nelson's median patient age at 70, with 48% women.
Medicare patients, 202414
Average age69
Average risk score1.02
Dr. Nelson's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Chronic conditions among Dr. Nelson's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Nelson's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 70
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women48%
- Men52%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Kevin R. Nelson wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Nelson wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 12 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $6,262 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 202421
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$6,262
Dr. Nelson's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2023
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, 2022 to 2023
- 2022
- 2023
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2022: 112023: 129%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Kevin R. Nelson scored 86 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 86 out of 100 for Dr. Nelson for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Nelson's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 86of 100Final score
- 68.3of 100Quality
- 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 72of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. Kevin R. Nelson has 16 publications on record
Dmand AI links 16 papers to Dr. Nelson, published from 2011 to 2025. 2017 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Blood Vessel Prosthesis, Lung Transplantation and Models, Animal. Dr. Nelson has published most often in JVS Vasc Sci. Dr. Nelson's most frequent co-authors are Narutoshi Hibino, MD, Laura Jean Olivieri, MD and Emre A. Eren.
Papers16
Years published2011 to 2025
Dr. Nelson's papers by year, 2011 to 2025
Topics Dr. Nelson writes about most
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis
- Lung Transplantation
- Models, Animal
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Extracorporeal Circulation
- Lung
- Nanofibers
- Perfusion
Dr. Nelson's most frequent co-authors
- Narutoshi Hibino, MD7 shared papers
- Laura Jean Olivieri, MD3 shared papers
- Emre A. Eren2 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Nelson
J Tissue Eng Regen Med
BioprosthesisBlood Vessel ProsthesisDisease Models, Animal
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Kevin R. Nelson received $95 in industry payments in 2017
CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Nelson from 1 drug or device company in 2017. Education make up the largest share, 100% of the total. CSL Behring paid the most, $95.
Companies that paid Dr. Nelson the most, 2017 to 2017
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Kevin R. Nelson graduated from University of Michigan Medical School
Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1979.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Kevin R. Nelson's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Kevin R. Nelson's NPI number?
Dr. Kevin R. Nelson's NPI number is 1639117849. It was assigned on June 2, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kevin R. Nelson?
Dr. Kevin R. Nelson is a neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neurology Physician (taxonomy code 2084N0400X).
Where does Dr. Kevin R. Nelson practice?
Dr. Nelson practices at 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536. Dr. Nelson's primary practice is University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, part of University of Kentucky HealthCare. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nelson to 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Kevin R. Nelson's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Nelson is (859) 257-2278.
What is Dr. Kevin R. Nelson's medical license number?
Dr. Nelson holds Kentucky license 23729.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kevin R. Nelson affiliated with?
Dr. Nelson practices at University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
What medical group is Dr. Kevin R. Nelson part of?
Dr. Nelson is linked to University of Kentucky General Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Kevin R. Nelson accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Nelson billed Medicare for 29 services in 2020, and Dr. Nelson accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Kevin R. Nelson's MIPS score?
Dr. Nelson's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 86 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Kevin R. Nelson see?
CMS counts 14 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Nelson in 2024, with an average age of 69.
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What services does Dr. Kevin R. Nelson bill to Medicare?
In 2020, Dr. Nelson's most billed Medicare services were nerve and brain test (95886) and nerve and brain test (95885).
Where did Dr. Kevin R. Nelson go to medical school?
Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1979.
What drugs does Dr. Kevin R. Nelson prescribe most?
In 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nelson's most prescribed drugs by claims were Pyridostigmine Bromide ER.
Has Dr. Kevin R. Nelson received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $95 in general payments to Dr. Nelson from 1 company from 2017 to 2017. The largest total came from CSL Behring.
How long has Dr. Kevin R. Nelson been practicing?
Dr. Nelson graduated from medical school in 1979, 47 years ago.
Does Dr. Kevin R. Nelson do research?
Dmand AI links 16 publications to Dr. Nelson, published from 2011 to 2025.
Who does Dr. Kevin R. Nelson publish with?
Dr. Nelson's most frequent co-authors are Narutoshi Hibino, MD (7 shared papers), Laura Jean Olivieri, MD (3 shared papers) and Emre A. Eren (2 shared papers).
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