Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Nelson, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Kerrville, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Nelson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nelson
Dr. John Nelson is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Kerrville, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nelson performed 2,576 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nelson received a total of $1,069 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Nelson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 8% volume in TX
$1,069 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,576
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
528 | $3 | $11 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
482 | $64 | $219 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
211 | $87 | $319 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
160 | $11 | $42 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
156 | $119 | $481 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
150 | $16 | $67 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
148 | $8 | $29 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 134 | $134 | $674 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
89 | $38 | $162 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
81 | $0 | $40 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
66 | $39 | $132 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
61 | $71 | $315 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 59 | $2 | $6 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
54 | $173 | $617 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
31 | $45 | $179 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
26 | $24 | $92 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
22 | $109 | $463 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
19 | $326 | $1,246 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
17 | $25 | $198 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
16 | $5 | $42 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
14 | $284 | $1,031 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
13 | $150 | $475 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
13 | $188 | $732 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
13 | $107 | $457 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
13 | $46 | $169 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
1.6% high complexity
19.9% medium
78.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,069
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $153/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
57
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$115
2023
$193
2022
$230
2021
$129
2020
$113
2019
$109
2018
$180
Payments by company (2024)
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Axonics, Inc.
$24
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$18
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
COLOPLAST CORP
$17
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$132
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$105
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$97
180 Medical, Inc.
$73
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$64
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$51
Boston Scientific Corporation
$50
AbbVie Inc.
$46
ConvaTec Inc.
$37
Allergan Inc.
$35
Axonics, Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$22
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$22
Hollister Incorporated
$22
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$22
Coloplast Corp
$22
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$18
AbbVie, Inc.
$17
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
COLOPLAST CORP
$17
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$13
Top 3 companies account for 31.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVEED · Axium INS DRG IPG · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EXPAREL · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL - BPH · GENTLECATH · JELMYTO · LUPRON DEPOT · Luja Coude · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Mobile Cryoblation Services · NOCDURNA · Natesto · ORGOVYX · SpeediCath · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · VaPro Plus Pocket · XIAFLEX · XTANDI
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs in nearby ZIP areas
14
County median income
$67,927
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Nelson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Nelson experienced with urinalysis with microscopic exam?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nelson performed 528 urinalysis with microscopic exam services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Nelson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nelson received a total of $1,069 from 30 companies across 57 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Nelson's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Kerrville?
Dr. Nelson's average Medicare payment per service is $52. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Nelson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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