2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1740377621 M.D.
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BRUCE NELSON, M.D.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. 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
804
Medicare Part D claims · 336 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BRUCE NELSON, M.D. is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 804 claims across 336 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BRUCE NELSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 804 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

BRUCE NELSON, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/10/2006

NPI 1740377621

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

804 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within Texas

1. MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRUCE NELSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BRUCE NELSON, M.D. is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1740377621. 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.

BRUCE NELSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX, 77074, with a listed phone of (713) 981-6222. NPI 1740377621 was issued on 10/10/2006. 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 804 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 336 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

7737 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074

Provider Details

NPI 1740377621
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRUCE NELSON, M.D.. To verify BRUCE NELSON, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

804
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
844
Total Day Supply
10,255
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
493

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
36% female / 64% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Monohydrate
449
Lorazepam
103
Ketoconazole
81
Triamcinolone Acetonide
49
Azithromycin
17
Econazole Nitrate
17
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How BRUCE NELSON, M.D. fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

BRUCE NELSON, M.D.'s 804 claims are above the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRUCE NELSON, M.D.'s specialty?
BRUCE NELSON, M.D. specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRUCE NELSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRUCE NELSON, M.D. wrote 804 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
What is BRUCE NELSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRUCE NELSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRUCE NELSON, M.D. located?
BRUCE NELSON, M.D. is located at 7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX, 77074. Phone: (713) 981-6222.
What is BRUCE NELSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRUCE NELSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740377621, issued on 10/10/2006.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRUCE NELSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRUCE NELSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Lorazepam, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRUCE NELSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRUCE NELSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 804 Part D claims and 336 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRUCE NELSON, M.D.'s credentials?
BRUCE NELSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1740377621 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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