# Richard Nelson, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/richard-nelson-md-1356317689
NPI: 1356317689
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Richard Nelson, MD is a diagnostic radiology based in Fort Smith, AR practicing at Radiologists Pa with NPI 1356317689.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Diagnostic Radiology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1993
- NPI: 1356317689 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1356317689))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Radiologists Pa
- Address: 1501 S Waldron Rd, Suite 109, Fort Smith, AR, 729032568
- Phone: (479) 474-1616
- Group practice size: 19 members

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 79.15/100
- Quality category score: 100.00/100
- Improvement Activities score: 40.00/100
- Cost category score: 30.496/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (10 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 43 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [HCSC: BCBS Oklahoma](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-oklahoma) — 3 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Richard Nelson, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1356317689).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 1 disclosed payment from medical industry sources totaling approximately $18.

Largest disclosed payer: Novo Nordisk Inc ($18 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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