Susan Louise Nelson, CRNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Susan Louise Nelson is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Westminster, MD with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(410) 848-2444Westminster, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Susan Louise Nelson, CRNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Westminster, MD in group practice. She has been practicing since 2020 — over 6 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 687 Nurse Practitioner providers in MDSee all Nurse Practitioner in Westminster6+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 513dNPPES updated 2024-12-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

826 Washington Rd Ste 120, Westminster, MD 21157-5779

Fax: (410) 857-1634
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.76%

Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland

0.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.3%

Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

157

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

257

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,973

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $243k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$284 received from industry

13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Susan Louise Nelson's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.34 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 25, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 45962, Baltimore, MD 21297-5962

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Susan Louise Nelson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Susan Louise Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Westminster 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 Susan Louise Nelson

Dr. Nelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Westminster, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 848-2444.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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