2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1730405408 M.D.
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ALEX NELSON, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in MURRAY, Utah. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 317 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Industry payments
$2.4K
89 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALEX NELSON, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MURRAY, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 317 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $2.4K across 89 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALEX NELSON, M.D. filed 1,398 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MURRAY, Utah. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALEX NELSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ALEX NELSON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2010

NPI 1730405408

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,398 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Utah

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Utah

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALEX NELSON, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in MURRAY, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1730405408. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ALEX NELSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5801 S FASHION BLVD, MURRAY, UT, 84107, with a listed phone of (201) 262-7246. NPI 1730405408 was issued on 04/20/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NELSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,398 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 317 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $109K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

5801 S FASHION BLVD
MURRAY, UT 84107

Provider Details

NPI 1730405408
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEX NELSON, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ADVANCED SPINE PAIN SPECIALISTS
BOUNTIFUL, UT
BLUE SKY TELEHEALTH LLC
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
INTERVENTIONAL SPINE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT
MURRAY, UT
KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE NORTHWEST
CLACKAMAS, OR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ALEX NELSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,398
Total Claims
$109K
Total Drug Cost
317
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,644
Total Day Supply
43,477
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
497 (35.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 84, 65-74: 141, 75-84: 62, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
159
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
102
Tizanidine Hcl
81
Oxycodone Hcl
79
Gabapentin
74
Tramadol Hcl
54
Buprenorphine Hcl
40
Pregabalin
32
Oxtellar Xr
Oxcarbazepine
31
Morphine Sulfate
29

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How ALEX NELSON, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEX NELSON, M.D.'s 1,398 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Utah

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NELSON.

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEX NELSON, M.D.'s specialty?
ALEX NELSON, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in MURRAY, Utah. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ALEX NELSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEX NELSON, M.D. wrote 1,398 Medicare Part D claims totaling $109K in drug costs for 317 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEX NELSON, M.D. located?
ALEX NELSON, M.D. is located at 5801 S FASHION BLVD, MURRAY, UT, 84107. Phone: (201) 262-7246.
What is ALEX NELSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
ALEX NELSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730405408, issued on 04/20/2010.
Does ALEX NELSON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEX NELSON, M.D. had 497 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.6%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEX NELSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEX NELSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEX NELSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
ALEX NELSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,398 Part D claims and 317 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEX NELSON, M.D.'s credentials?
ALEX NELSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1730405408 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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