Barbara A Nelson, APRN
Barbara A Nelson is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Bowie, MD with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MD can see Barbara a Nelson, APRN in person in Bowie or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2020 — over 6 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 89.43/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4201 Mitchellville Rd Ste 102, Bowie, MD 20716-3175
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202389.43/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in MarylandHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
336
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
256
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,736
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $162k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$886 received from industry
45 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Barbara a Nelson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 8, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
7580 Buckingham Blvd Ste 220, Hanover, MD 21076-3210
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Barbara a Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Barbara a Nelson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bowie required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barbara a Nelson
NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Bowie, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 262-5900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Barbara a Nelson
Practice Location
4201 Mitchellville Rd Ste 102, Bowie, MD 20716-3175
Mailing Address
7580 Buckingham Blvd Ste 220, Hanover, MD 21076-3210
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