Chelsea Nelson, CNP
Chelsea Nelson is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Colorado Springs, CO with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CO can see Chelsea Nelson, CNP in person in Colorado Springs or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (class of 2012), she has been practicing for over 14 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 528dNPPES updated 2024-12-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2920 N Cascade Ave Ste 301, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6265
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better72.2%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
142
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
129
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
316
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $255k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
59 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 Chelsea Nelson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 10, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Class of 2012)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390332
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Chelsea Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chelsea Nelson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Colorado Springs 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 Chelsea Nelson
NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Colorado Springs, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (719) 636-1201.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chelsea Nelson
Practice Location
2920 N Cascade Ave Ste 301, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6265
Mailing Address
2920 N Cascade Ave Ste 301, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6265
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