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Active NPI 1851961445 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Krystal Dawn Nelson , OD

Optometrist • Gallup, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Krystal Nelson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Gallup, NM. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Dr. Nelson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 516 EAST NIZHONI BLVD.

Dr. Nelson maintains professional affiliations with Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Dhhs,Phs,Naihs, Gallup Indian Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

516 East Nizhoni Blvd

Gallup, NM 87301

Telephone 5057221000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Gallup, NM

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -2.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 7.2 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Gallup, NM (350 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nelson (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Gallup Specialty Average (7.2 Years) 7.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
82 53 $249.00 $93.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
40 37 $200.00 $63.36
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
39 39 $214.51 $71.33
92134 Imaging of retina
33 30 $78.00 $23.21
92250 Photography of the retina
27 27 $126.00 $19.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
22 16 $249.00 $93.10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
17 17 $78.00 $20.12
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
17 17 $214.00 $71.27
92134 Imaging of retina
16 15 $78.00 $23.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
15 15 $272.00 $88.72
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
14 14 $138.00 $25.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-05
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License UT 12351314-9934

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

3051 Vintage Blvd, Juneau, AK 998012807

Phone: 9073644445

Dhhs,phs,naihs, Gallup Indian Medical Center

007 Choosgai Dr, Tohatchi, NM 87325

Phone: 5057338413

Dhhs,phs,naihs, Gallup Indian Medical Center

516 E Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM 873015748

Phone: 5057221000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Johanna Palmgren

Registered Nurse - Administrator

NPI 1003001314
Sandra Skeets , RN

Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care

NPI 1003009945

Registered Nurse

Jennifer Moore , RN, BSN

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

NPI 1003016460

Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Sally Kaufman , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1003110537

Registered Nurse

Nancy Davis , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1003184201

Registered Nurse

Lorraine Cabrillas , RN

Registered Nurse - Emergency

NPI 1003372004

Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 05, 2021

Optometrist (License #12351314-9934 in UT)

NPI Profile Active June 28, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2021

Registered at 516 EAST NIZHONI BLVD, GALLUP, NM 87301 (Tel: 5057221000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2021

Registered at 19125 US HIGHWAY 18, BATESLAND, SD 577163072 (Tel: 3083603633)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 28, 2021

Recorded as KRYSTAL NELSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851961445
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 28, 2021
Last Update: August 05, 2021
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

19125 Us Highway 18

Batesland, SD 577163072

Phone: 3083603633

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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